What a proposed complex in North Nashville illuminates about affordable housing and systemic racism
“‘There is a legitimacy to the claims of the groups,’ Chilton says, “that say, ‘And how come it’s always African-American communities that either get the high-end gentrified type stuff that would push us out versus the low-end multifamily workforce marketed housing that really increases densities and doesn’t necessarily increase property values for those who happen to own?’
Toombs says she thought the project would be perfect for the area since it’s on a major corridor and wouldn’t be visible from the road. She often finds herself in a position of educating homeowners about renters.”