San Juan Hill was once home to thousands of Puerto Rican and Black families before being demolished in the name of “urban renewal.” In its place, Lincoln Center rose—erasing a vibrant burgeoning community but not its legacy. To continue uncovering this history, CENTRO’s Data Hub has released a new report: Urban Renewal and the Displacement of Puerto Ricans in Lincoln Square. Explore the findings and join us for the Data Hub Teach-In: Findings on San Juan Hill on October 7th. You can also visit S

San Juan Hill wasn’t just a backdrop to West Side Story—it was home to a vibrant, burgeoning community of Puerto Rican and Black families on Manhattan’s West Side. By 1958, thousands were displaced in the name of “urban renewal,” making way for Lincoln Center. To explore this history further, CENTRO’s Data Hub has released a new report: Urban Renewal and the Displacement of Puerto Ricans in Lincoln Square. Comment below for the link, and join us for the Data Hub Teach-In: Findings on San Juan Hi

San Juan Hill: Manhattan’s Lost Neighborhood - Movie