Concept:
To use open data, technology and personal narratives to prevent the displacement of NYC residents from hyper-gentrification.

Problem:
Disconnect between city planners & NYC residents.

Problem:
Developers have too much political power and don't address community concerns.

Problem:
Landlords easily get away with illegal practices such as tenant harassment.

Problem:
Most tenants aren't aware of their rights.

Goals:
One: Educate tenants about their rights around rent regulation.

Goals:
Two: Motivate tenants to take action to protect themselves.

Research:
There exists a discrepancy between registered and
non-registered rent-stabilized apartments.

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Research:
Tenants rights groups need access to and knowledge of this data.

Goal:
To simplify and improve access to open data on NYC properties.

Research:
Access to & use of government data on NYC properties is not user friendly.

Goals:
One:Utilize open data to garner civic action to combat displacement.

Goals:
Two:Incorporating personal narratives of those affected by displacement.

End Product:
A walking tour of narratives of displacement in Bushwick.