Despite families leaving as early as 2012, redevelopment at Barry Farm continues to see delays, and former residents still are not sure whether – or when – they may be able to return.

Joseph Young has lived in his current home for more than 25 years, and he’s seen his neighborhood rapidly transform around him. His photos have captured the story of gentrification in D.C. — and now they’re with the Smithsonian.

Months of deliberations of the future of Barry Farm Dwellings came to an end on Jan. 30 after the Historic Preservation Review Board unanimously voted to protect a section of the neighborhood from redevelopment.

The hearings to determine how much of Barry Farm will be designated as a historic landmark continued Dec. 5 as progress reports were provided.

The challenging balance to designate parts of Barry Farm and to provide affordable housing compelled the Historic Preservation Review Board to defer until Dec. 5th

The Historic Preservation Office challenged the District of Columbia Housing Authority to conclude discussion with the Barry Farm Tenants and Allies Association before Oct. 31.

On July 25, Community members from across the District filled the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB)’s courtroom, many wearing stickers…

A group of displaced public housing residents have nominated their community for landmark status to preserve and honor its long history as it undergoes controversial redevelopment.

Residents and advocacy groups brought attention to a lack of affordable housing options and delays in repairs to public housing at a DC Council hearing.

The American Dream used to be that if you worked hard and saved, you could buy a house in the…

Residents of the Barry Farm housing development held a rally on Aug. 18 to halt demolition and to demand a seat at the table to discuss the redevelopment plan for the area.

Is there any chance the problem of old poor versus new rich can be resolved satisfactorily in D.C.? 

A handful of residents of Barry Farm, a public housing complex in Anacostia, breathed a sigh of relief earlier this year when plans to demolish and redevelop the neighborhood were sent back for revision.

Wendell Williams writes about the fate of Barry Farms, land used to build 444 units of public housing.

On the 89th birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. a parade from Anacostia Park to Barry Farm celebrated his legacy.

On My Mind/In My Heart tells the stories of women in public housing.

Residents of the Barry Farm public housing community have filed a class action lawsuit against the D.C. Housing Authority claiming…

Residents of the Barry Farm public housing community have filed a class action lawsuit against the D.C. Housing Authority (DCHA)…

The appeals court listened to concerns of displacement and disadvantage for the impoverished as a result of the rezoning of Barry Farm.

Members of the Empower D.C. housing campaign and residents of public housing took a walk around the Wilson Building weeks…