Just City: Growing Up on the Upper West Side When Housing Was a Human Right

In Just City, Jennifer Baum explores the historic Upper West Side neighborhood of New York City during a time when community and unity defined the area. Through personal anecdotes and heartfelt accounts, she illuminates her own upbringing alongside the stories of those who shared her neighborhood. The book captures the emotional tapestry of housing for an entire generation and reveals the ethos of a time when the city was a testament to the power of community. It serves as an invitation to revive the spirit of unity and create a city where everyone belongs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 04 March 2024
Publisher: Fordham University Press

Step into the world of Just City and embark on a poignant journey to a time when ideals were woven into the very fabric of a neighborhood. Jennifer Baums evocative storytelling brings to life an era in New York Citys history where affordable housing wasnt just a concept, but a reality that defined the essence of community.

Within the pages of this captivating memoir, you'll find yourself transported to the historic Upper West Side—a place where diversity flourished and a shared belief in the importance of a home for all bound the residents together. Through personal anecdotes and heartfelt accounts, Baum illuminates her own upbringing alongside the stories of those who shared her neighborhood. She describes how, as an adult, she came to appreciate that being raised in an integrated collective was a unique and exceptional experience. As she moves around the world for school, a husband, and work, she tells the story of her search for a home that would embody the values and community she grew up with.

Just City goes beyond the physicality of housing; it unveils the emotional tapestry of housing for an entire generation. As you immerse yourself in the stories of rallies, grassroots efforts, and the sense of kinship that defined this era, you'll witness a generation that stood united for justice and fairness. The book captures not just moments, but the ethos of a time when the city was a testament to the power of community. Celebrate the legacy of an era when a city was truly a home, when principles of social responsibility thrived.

Just City isn't just a memoir—it's an invitation to revive the spirit of unity and create a city where everyone belongs.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781531506216