It's no secret that gentrification and displacement is happening at a rapid pace in Denver and other cities across the state. By and large, people of color are the most affected by this so-called economic development. Sometimes entire communities, unable to afford the rising property taxes, are pushed out of neighborhoods along with their shared culture. La Alma/Lincoln Park is no exception, with many of the Chicano families leaving the area after residing there since the 1950s. This puts several historic homes, buildings, and murals under threat of demolition, but that could soon change now that the neighborhood is set to become a Historic Cultural District. If Denver City Council approves the designation, it will be the first historic district in the nation to honor the Chicano movement and preserve its legacy.