EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 12 MIN
How property taxes are affecting the Central District's Black homeowners
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The rising cost of property taxes is putting pressure on homeowners, especially in historically Black neighborhoods like the Central District. Now a local research project is highlighting how it contributes to the gentrification and displacement of Black homeowners. We’ll talk about that with Wa Na Wari's CACE 21 project lead researcher Dr. Kristin McCowan. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The rising cost of property taxes is putting pressure on homeowners especially in historically Black neighborhoods like the Central District. Now a local research project is highlighting how it contributes to gentrification and displacement of Black homeowners. We’ll talk about that with Wa Na Wari's CACE 21 project lead researcher Dr. Kristin McCowan.
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