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A worker-owned developer in Evanston is fighting displacement by building homes in backyards.
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In this episode
- How backyard homes can slow gentrification in a real city
- What a worker-owned real estate developer actually does differently
- Why adding housing in existing neighborhoods is a practical affordability tool
- How one local effort is turning a housing idea into built reality
About this episode
The rising cost of homes in Evanston is driving gentrification and displacement. A worker-owned real estate developer wants to make housing more affordable by adding places to live — even in your backyard.This episode is sponsored by:
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