South Kensington has experienced a high influx of new homeowners, renters and sustainable construction. The new people live amongst the longtime residents. The pattern of gentrification has increased the need for community smoothing through outreach [continue reading…]
Cleaning up in South Kensington can have some tasty results—including discounted grilled cheese sandwiches or parlor pizza—as a new alternative community currency strives to reward residents giving back to their neighborhood. “Equal Dollars are not [continue reading…]
Benson Park, located on the 1400 block of North Lawrence Street, provided the location for a monthly South Kensington Community Partners meeting where area neighborhoods participated in discussions about plans for improvements at the pocket [continue reading…]
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