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| Tuesday, June 13, 2006 |
| Disappearing Neighborhoods |
Listening to this NPR.org story reminded me of what is happening in Boston. One of the strengths of my city is the neighborhoods. Each one is a bit different and that difference is reflected not just in the folks who live there, but also in the unique restaurants and shops - things that continue to draw folks into visiting the various parts of the city.
New York's Chinatown Endangered by a Boom All Things Considered, June 12, 2006 · In New York City, Chinatown residents have often spoken of how their neighborhood has remained ethnically distinct, even as the rest of the city went through drastic changes. But now, rising housing prices are making it impossible for some residents to stay in Chinatown. It goes beyond the loss of affordable housing. The great thing about city living is the diversity not just of races and religions but also of means. |
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Being from an old East Coast city, I really sympathize with the residents of Chinatown in NYC. One of my old college friends from Taiwan lives in Chinatown because it reminds them of home. She wouldn't even think to move to another part of the city because for her it represents a lifestyle from back home that she can have in the states.
I'm not really for total enclave style living for immigrants, but there is something really nice about community. My folks have been in their neighborhood for over 25 years. For a while it was pretty sad. All of us kids had grown up and moved away and there weren't too many kids anymore. With the recent turnover of families, I realized that there are only 3-4 other families there who moved in before us. Most of the new families have lots of kids under 12, so it's really nice to see kids playing in the street again, climbing trees and tearing down the big hill on bikes. It's been rejuvenating for my folks and for me to see that it's a real neighborhood again where people wave to one another and stop to chat.
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Being from an old East Coast city, I really sympathize with the residents of Chinatown in NYC. One of my old college friends from Taiwan lives in Chinatown because it reminds them of home. She wouldn't even think to move to another part of the city because for her it represents a lifestyle from back home that she can have in the states.
I'm not really for total enclave style living for immigrants, but there is something really nice about community. My folks have been in their neighborhood for over 25 years. For a while it was pretty sad. All of us kids had grown up and moved away and there weren't too many kids anymore. With the recent turnover of families, I realized that there are only 3-4 other families there who moved in before us. Most of the new families have lots of kids under 12, so it's really nice to see kids playing in the street again, climbing trees and tearing down the big hill on bikes. It's been rejuvenating for my folks and for me to see that it's a real neighborhood again where people wave to one another and stop to chat.