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There is a finite and already fully utilized number of domiciles. Adding 400 well off families would undoubtedly displace 400 not so well off families over time
by robert_foss 7y ago
There is a finite and already fully utilized number of domiciles. Adding 400 well off families would undoubtedly displace 400 not so well off families over time.
All while jacking up prices of apartments/food/services for everyone.
Where is the positive net effect for people here? The city&state will earn more tax revenue, but for the neighborhood there's nothing positive that's going to happen.
- odkamkfn 7y agoYou should look at actual gentrification studies - displacement is almost never as bad as predicted and usually ultimately everyone benefits.
- robert_foss 7y agoShow me the data.
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