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We wrapped our 3rd installment of Community Investment Corporation’s Property Management Training Book Club Series with the conclusion of our reading of "Making Mexican Chicago: From Postwar Settlement to the Age of Gentrification" by Mike Amezcua. Here’s what attendees had to say:   --The book club surpassed my expectations. --The perspectives shared piqued my interest to explore further. --I’m so looking forward to re-reading this book next year w/ others. --Be prepared for a safe, kind, respectful, thoughtful discussion about things that matter. --Come on, join! Truly a welcoming environment. ********** We discussed the “ethnic succession” of neighborhoods, Ashland Avenue as a rigid racial boundary line, the “racialized weaponization of zoning” and much more. We also covered questions like: ==>What experiences have you had (or have you heard of) reflecting the perception that Chicago recognizes questions about race primarily through the lenses of black and white? ==>As more Mexican American renters in the 1970s taught themselves what it took to successfully manage properties so they could apply pressure to slumlords of the day, more and more chose to buy rental properties of their own. How has the emergence of a new class of Mexican American rental property owners shifted the power dynamic in communities like Pilsen and Little Village? ==>Do you believe desarrollo sin desplazamiento (development without displacement) is possible? If so, what are your suggestions for how to make it successful? ==>What is your opinion about the relationship between tourism and neighborhoods like Pilsen and Little Village? Do you believe the fascination of those who live outside these communities does more harm or more good? ==>How has the landscape of Chicago changed since the early 1970s to reflect the culture and economic power of the Mexican American community? A huge thank you to our co-sponsors for this reading, Miguel Chacon of Latino Real Estate Investors Council and Emilio L Carrasquillo of Spanish Coalition for Housing (SCH). Thanks for helping us make this an insightful and engaging conversation! ********** CIC book club readings: 1st installment: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (Jan-Feb 2024) 2nd installment: The Only Woman in the Room: Knowledge and Inspiration from 20 Women Real Estate Investors by Ashley Wilson (March-April 2024) 3rd installment: Making Mexican Chicago: From Postwar Settlement to the Age of Gentrification by Mike Amezcua (May-June 2024) If you would like to learn more about our next reading of this title or other programming to support independent rental property owners, please click this link: https://lnkd.in/gd55VjsJ #MakingMexicanChicago #Pilsen #LittleVillage #gentrification #bookclub