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Originally Posted by CCGuy
Why would the community be against fixing up a derelict factory and filling in an empty lot with retail and jobs? Parking  ? I live in Philly and can understand not wanting a football stadium built accross the street from me. But fixing an empty bulding and adding retail- I would welcome that. |
There was enough NIMBY opposition to stop a grocery store from coming to Point Breeze. Some people fear and oppose all things that could be a sign of gentrification. It's not the same as a stadium, which has other concerns, but there will be at least some people fighting what most of us on this board would easily call progress or a good developement in a low income neighborhood.