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In the 1960s, it was SoHo, the formerly industrial neighborhood south of Houston Street where artists illegally squatted in lofts, which had been vacated by factories leaving Manhattan to be closer to modern ports.
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In the 1960s SoHo was where artists illegally squatted in lofts vacated by factories
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{
    "activity": "artists illegally squatted in lofts",
    "location": "SoHo",
    "time_period": "1960s"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 4:12 PM (3 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 4:12 PM (3 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/11/arts/design/san-francisco-artist-city.html

Nonprofit organizations in San Francisco are using community land trusts to help artists afford housing and combat gentrification. Older artists are donating properties to these trusts, ensuring affordable housing for future generations. The article highlights the historical role of artists in shaping cities and the challenges they face due to rising costs.

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