Midtown Greenway Protest Sign: Fire Fire Gentrifire

Fire Fire Gentrifire Protest sign
Fire Fire Gentrifire Protest sign.

A protest sign reading "Fire Fire Gentrifire" is displayed on a fence along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. The sign reflects concerns about gentrification, a process often associated with rising housing costs and displacement of long-term residents. The Midtown Greenway is a popular multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor, connecting various neighborhoods in Minneapolis. This sign likely emerged during a period of heightened social and political activism, possibly in relation to the Minneapolis Uprising or broader discussions about urban development and community impact.

Photo taken in March 2021.

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