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As a probably gentrifier in NYC, I can relate to both sides of this issue. I have friends who grew up in Brooklyn who are so incensed by gentrification that the
by spurcell93 9y ago
As a probably gentrifier in NYC, I can relate to both sides of this issue. I have friends who grew up in Brooklyn who are so incensed by gentrification that they throw garbage all over the street, in order to deter "more fucking billionaires from moving into their high rises". Feelings aren't always rational, nor are our reactions to them. I applaud outreach groups who are trying to find common ground here. As Mario says, “It’s the cheapest transportation option we have.” And everyone should be onboard with that, especially because it also helps solve congestion that makes quality of life worse for all residents (travel time, air quality, noise...)
- paganel 9y ago> in order to deter "more fucking billionaires from moving into their high rises" They're most probably fighting a losing battle. The only thing that can now stop the NYC real-estate bubble from inflating even further would be a severe financial crisis, in which case your friends' neighborhood gentrification will be the last of their problems.
- adammck 9y agoI wonder if your friend is also incensed by all the low- and middle-income families moving into those high-rises, or just by the "billionaires" who make that feasible.