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Old 07-09-2010, 10:42 PM
 
Location: Wheaton, Illinois
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They were probably 80 years old and friends of IrishTom's father.
Hey, when I was born we lived there; I was baptized at Lady of Sorrows.
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Old 07-09-2010, 11:13 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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Hey, when I was born we lived there; I was baptized at Lady of Sorrows.
I knew it! I was kind of being serious when I said that.
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Old 07-10-2010, 02:11 PM
 
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Alot of AA's. Please stay away from that area. You will be better off in the Near Westside area.

Happy House Hunting
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Old 07-11-2010, 11:55 AM
 
Location: Chicago, Tri-Taylor
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I probably am a bit off-but I did not work out the equation. I did the estimate off of the top of my head.

I do have to wonder who taught you statistics and math.
It doesn't matter anyway, the white population there won't grow in linear fashion. Hipsters defy statistics, mathematics and common sense If it does grow, it will start with a trickle and then explode once it gains momentum. Though with WGP, I don't know. Probably a little too unsafe for that to happen.
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Old 07-12-2010, 03:08 PM
 
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It doesn't matter anyway, the white population there won't grow in linear fashion. Hipsters defy statistics, mathematics and common sense If it does grow, it will start with a trickle and then explode once it gains momentum. Though with WGP, I don't know. Probably a little too unsafe for that to happen.
Blacks are no longer the majority in greater Harlem. Yes, Harlem, could you believe that.

White Population Rises in Manhattan - City Room Blog - NYTimes.com
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Old 07-12-2010, 03:23 PM
 
Location: Berwyn, IL
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Blacks are no longer the majority in greater Harlem. Yes, Harlem, could you believe that.

White Population Rises in Manhattan - City Room Blog - NYTimes.com
Thank you for the good link.

However, gentrification and dispersing of nonwhites was bound to happen. When you have very little real estate in that sense and demand FAR exceeds supply, the people who create that demand will encroach upon whatever is close enough for them. If things keep up, you're going to see NYC be much "whiter" in time.

As to whether or not this is a good or bad thing, that is a different discussion.

Also, for places like WGP or EGP, or even Austin to gentrify - you would need to see MASSIVE demand for city property. We're not surrounded by water on three sides like Manhattan is. Unless Chicago brings more jobs to the loop or into the city (doubtful) you're not going to see demand.
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Old 07-14-2010, 03:34 PM
 
Location: West Loop
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I'd be willing to bet the whites in this neighborhood are either misguided "urban pioneers" or moved there to get closer to the dope spot...
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Old 07-14-2010, 04:50 PM
 
Location: Logan Square
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^I know 6 white families in Garfield Park and they are all touchy feely, love your fellow man types. 2 of them have been there since the 90s so any pioneering spirit they had has likely faded.
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Old 07-14-2010, 10:12 PM
 
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^I know 6 white families in Garfield Park and they are all touchy feely, love your fellow man types. 2 of them have been there since the 90s so any pioneering spirit they had has likely faded.

what has that pioneering spirit faded into?
grudging acceptance of life in hostile territory?
wow, sounds like an interesting case study

these are the truly risk oblivious,
off the charts.
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Old 07-15-2010, 12:23 PM
 
Location: Humboldt Park, Chicago
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I know a couple of yuppie couples who live in West Garfield Park. They bought in 2003 and 2007, respectively. Both wish they could sell their homes that are now worth less than half they paid.

They are both the love your fellow man types who have been hit with a massive dose of reality.

I see little hope for areas like Garfield Park. Humboldt Park is bad enough but at least there is hope, particularly for the hispanic parts.
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