Russell, Louisville, Kentucky

Racial Designation: Black

Gentrification Status: Mid

Responsible Party: Cathy Hinko- director of Metropolitan Housing Coalition; property investors

Tools of Gentrification: University/City/Developer Expansion and Development 

Community Response: Yes

Anti-gentrification Advocates: Anthony Smith, Theresa Zawacki of Lousiville Urban League’s initiative, Russell: A Place of Promise to help make sure blacks enjoy revitalization projects// Louisville Urban League’s REBOUND (Rebuilding Our Neighborhood Dwellings)

Anti-gentrification Strategies: Land Trust and Purchase 

Source: https://www.louisville.com/content/keeping-it-russell

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