The neighborhood that got it right: How Uphams Corner got wealthier, not whiter

We were excited to provide context for this article in the Boston Globe! This opinion piece is about development without displacement in Uphams Corner. It examines how communities that have long called the neighborhood home have managed to stay, and the poverty rate has declined even as housing prices have shot up. The history of Uphams Corner, dating back to the 1800s, provides the context for our neighborhood’s unique history and present.

According to the author, “the story of a place like Uphams Corner is not just a curiosity. It could be a map to the urban planner’s Holy Grail: growth that benefits everyone.” This article provides a counter narrative to the usual stories of gentrification, featuring our community members John Barros and Bob Haas.

By David Scharfenberg, Photo credit Erin Clark