Can Guaranteed Income Prevent Gentrification?

From Oscar Perry Abello / NextCity: In Louisville, community organizers are betting that a guaranteed income program will reduce community violence in disinvested neighborhoods – and protect against displacement of residents.

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Issue Areas:

Community Wealth Building, Inclusive Growth, Poverty Reduction Measures

Impact Areas:

Creating New Economic Paradigms, Equity

Actors:

Government, Nonprofit / NGO, Philanthropy and Social Impact Investors

Communities Served:

BIPOC Communities

Strategies:

Changing Narratives, Easing Economic Burdens for Individuals, Reallocating Government / Public Financing

Success Factors:

Attacking Root Causes, Empowering People, Expanding Access, Help Rather Than Punishment, Providing Cash Instead Of Goods/Services

Geographic Region:

North America

Countries:

United States

Date:

May 30, 2023

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