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News article cites report from The Shi Institute

Reporter Royale Bonds covers affordable housing and gentrification in Greenville. Her story draws in part from a study led by Furman's Ken Kolb in concert with The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities.

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Black History Month: Nicholtown native Chandra Dillard’s 20+ years of public service

Furman's Chandra Dillard, State Representative for District 23, has championed affordable housing for decades. Greenville Journal shines light on her efforts.

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Greenville needs more affordable housing. We talked to experts and officials about solutions.

How does the City of Greenville shore up affordable housing? Experts offer ways to make it happen. Hear from Furman's Chandra Dillard and alumna Lillian Brock Flemming.

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A look at Judson Mill: How mill revitalization impacts surrounding communities

Revitalization of the Judson Mill District is good for some. Is it good for all? Ken Kolb, chair of the sociology department, weighs in with his thoughts in a FOX Carolina report.

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Priced out, pushed out; Furman study documents how revitalization has impacted Greenville’s Black neighborhoods

Furman's Ken Kolb goes on record with FOX Carolina about the impact of Greenville's rapid growth on historically Black communities.

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Some West Greenville residents oppose Woven project. Here’s what they would rather see.

West Greenville's Woven gets the green light. Meanwhile, housing prices continue to surge. Furman alumna Lillian Brock Flemming and Ken Kolb, chair of the sociology department, weigh in on what the project means for residents...

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The Cost of Unity

Unity Park was Greenville's biggest price tag. Its cost might be Black neighborhoods, too. Research by The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities anchors a Greenville News series.

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Who gets to be ‘revitalized’ in Greenville? How and why Furman studied racial displacement

On the surface, city revitalization looks good. Furman's Ken Kolb and researchers at The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities dive deep and uncover some sobering findings.

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Greenville picked up the pace on affordable housing in 2022. What’s next?

In an article about Greenville Housing Fund's progress toward tackling a widening housing affordability gap, journalist Conor Hughes taps the expertise of Furman's Ken Kolb.

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In Greenville County, past racist deeds abet gentrification, displacement

An article in The Post and Courier (Greenville) follows up on a mapping project carried out by Furman University researchers.

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