Class Year
2021
Document Type
Student Research Paper
Date of Creation
Spring 2020
Department 1
Africana Studies
Abstract
As Newark lies 10 miles west of Manhattan, there is an increased encroachment from investors and gentrifies as surrounding cities such as Hoboken and Jersey City become too expensive and overcrowded. Known as the “Brick City”, Newark has history dating back to 1666. Leading up to World War II Newark was thriving, until an increase in suburban development and white flight that altered the race demographic. After years of racial stigma, the history of Newark is at risk as gentrification and neighborhood change looms over the city and its 282,862 residents, many of which are minorities.
Copyright Note
This is the author's version of the work. This publication appears in Gettysburg College's institutional repository by permission of the copyright owner for personal use, not for redistribution.
Recommended Citation
Medina, David, "Neighborhood Change within New Jersey: The Evolutionary History that Led to the New Newark" (2020). Student Publications. 862.
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/student_scholarship/862
Included in
African American Studies Commons, United States History Commons, Urban Studies and Planning Commons
Comments
Written for AFS 250: Housing & Race