Sharon Cornelissen
Sociologist and housing expert who researches urban decline and housing policy, author of The Last House on the Block about Brightmoor and failed gentrification in Detroit.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 28min
Gentrification in Detroit and London
Matt Houlbrook, cultural historian of London who writes about race, class and urban change. Sharon Cornelissen, sociologist and housing expert who studies Detroit decline and housing policy. They discuss a 1920s London libel case that reveals early gentrification pressures. They contrast that with Brightmoor, Detroit, showing how depopulation, tax foreclosure and lack of investment can stall or reverse neighborhood revival.
Apr 25, 2024 • 29min
211: The New Reform That Could Unlock $1B+ for Affordable Housing w/Sharon Cornelissen
Sharon Cornelissen, Director of Housing at the Consumer Federation of America, reveals how $7.3 billion in housing subsidies isn't benefiting homebuyers. She discusses the need for reform in the Federal Home Loan Bank system to redirect funds to affordable housing, potentially unlocking over $1 billion for housing investments. Sharon highlights the challenges in the mortgage market and emphasizes the importance of regulations for balancing profit motives with public benefits.
