The Accidental Gentrifier
Lessons on Growing Cities, Saving Neighborhoods, and Supporting the Cultures That Call Them Home
$46.75
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
15 December 2026
Summary
An in-depth, nonpartisan analysis of gentrification as an opportunity to make change work for everyone from a veteran architect and urban planner.
Constant transformation is a given in urban life. However, revitalization and growth projects can often be sources of loss and displacement for many, creating mistrust and division. But change can be used for the common good. A vision of cities that serve everyone is possible, and begins with listening, engaging, and acting towards change t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798902680062 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Terry Shook, Michael Graff |
| Publisher: | BenBella Books |
| Imprint: | Matt Holt Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 480g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 229mm |
Terry Shook
Terry Shook, FAIA, is one of America’s top placemakers. He is the founding partner and principal of Shook Kelley, a renowned firm with offices in Charlotte and Los Angeles that integrates brand strategy, architecture, urban planning, and communication design. He has convened neighborhoods and developers on projects in cities all across the United States, including transformational projects in Charleston, Charlotte, and Detroit. He is a lecturer at Harvard University and has been recognized by the Clinton Library and School of Public Service. Few people, if any, have more intimate knowledge of gentrification and the other challenges of progress in our vital cities.
Michael Graff is a nonfiction author, essayist, editor, and longform journalist who has covered North Carolina for more than a quarter-century. He is coauthor of The Vote Collectors (2021, UNC Press), which told the story of the real people and places at the center of the greatest verified election fraud scheme in recent American history. His work has appeared in publications around the world, including ESPN, The Guardian, Reader’s Digest, Garden & Gun, and Success.
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