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Darrell Owens
Writer, activist, and analyst who publishes the Substack The Discourse Lounge; researches Bay Area history, housing, transit, and preservation and participates in local projects and advocacy.
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Oct 15, 2025
• 1h 15min
“My neighborhood looks the same as it did 50 years ago”: What needs protection – and what needs to change?
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Darrell Owens, a passionate writer, activist, and researcher of Bay Area history, delves into the roots of housing and transit issues. He discusses the ugly new apartment designs caused by regulatory constraints and the history behind neighborhood markers that reflect exclusionary practices. Owens explores gentrification’s deep historical context and critiques both NIMBY and YIMBY movements. He also highlights the lessons from public housing’s successes and failures, advocating for community-focused solutions to improve urban living.
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