Preserving Culture, Claiming Space.
Place-based case studies from Rooted Legacy™
Rooted Legacy™ documents place-based strategies that resist gentrification, protect cultural identity, and strengthen community-owned economies. Our case studies highlight the power of story, data, and local leadership to shape equitable futures.
Featured Case Study: Live Shop Bronzeville
A grassroots archive and business resilience strategy created to counter climate gentrification, specifically Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), and commercial displacement in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood. This living project blends narrative, mapping, and advocacy to help communities stay rooted.