Gentrification speading from Core: South Side & West Side (Chicago: Whole Foods, parking)

[lepoisson]

Originally Posted by beaniemac

I was in walmart on 83rd street by my house yesterday afternoon, and I saw quite a few white people in there. and that is very noticeable, because usually you won't see ANY white people in there as white people that live on the south side (like in beverly or mt greenwood) can easily just go to the walmart over on 95th in evergreen park which would be closer.

Is that the Walmart at 83rd, right by the expressway? I've been in there a few times and I think I was the only white person in the store. I felt like I was getting some looks, but more in a "what's a white person doing in here" look.

[BRU67]

Originally Posted by chet everett

The reliability of voters political affiliation is inversely proportionate to the degree of risk taking such voters are known for -- voters who prefer the low risks of reliance upon government offerings are quite loyal to the party that insists on such programs.

In contrast voters who are willing to take the iniative to open their own business tend to favor politician who value streamlining such behaviors...

This is a fancy way of saying there's a group of people happy feeding off the gov't teet, and a party whose first name begins with the letter "D" capitalizing on this politically and financially.

[beaniemac]

Originally Posted by lepoisson

Is that the Walmart at 83rd, right by the expressway? I've been in there a few times and I think I was the only white person in the store. I felt like I was getting some looks, but more in a "what's a white person doing in here" look.

I'm always surprised when I see white people in there. Just cuz it's not normal. However the Walmart over in Pullman on 111th right off the bishop Ford, you see a lot more whites and Hispanics in there.

Btw, the Walmart on 83rd sucks as it's ALWAYS so crowded with long lines. Only reason I ever go there is because it's close to me. Conversely, the target on 87th and cottage Grove is a much better experience overall.

[OyCrumbler]

Originally Posted by Slats Grobnick

I don't think a Presidential library is enough to significantly impact a community. You need several factors not just one, no matter how big it is. Woodlawn is just too south and there are has to be massive infill before it gets there.

I've noticed that Bridgeport and McKinley Park has become increasingly Asian. Lots of new Asian restaurants and businesses are opening up along Archer avenue as far as California Ave. I wonder if Archer will become a street known for Asian business like Argyle or Devon. Should be interesting how it looks in 5-10 years.

The library's sizable, but the larger ongoing improvement of the neighborhood would probably have more to do with the University of Chicago and overflow from Hyde Park. Really though, the fastest road for improvement is having Metra Electric / South Shore Line run like rapid transit with a plan like this. This with the extension of the Green Line to meet the 63rd street Metra Electra stop would probably make Woodlawn a lot more attractive.

Originally Posted by IrishIllini

I am very excited about the prospect of more Asians in Chicago!

You should spread fliers around Fukushima and let them know about this amazing land that doesn't shake that is near an ocean that doesn't come crashing down in massive waves. Soon, there will be greatest of Great Lakes sushi.

[beaniemac]

Originally Posted by OyCrumbler

The library's sizable, but the larger ongoing improvement of the neighborhood would probably have more to do with the University of Chicago and overflow from Hyde Park. Really though, the fastest road for improvement is having Metra Electric / South Shore Line run like rapid transit with a plan like this. This with the extension of the Green Line to meet the 63rd street Metra Electra stop would probably make Woodlawn a lot more attractive.



You should spread fliers around Fukushima and let them know about this amazing land that doesn't shake that is near an ocean that doesn't come crashing down in massive waves. Soon, there will be greatest of Great Lakes sushi.

the green line used to run that far east until they tore it down in the early 90's.

[IrishIllini]

Originally Posted by beaniemac

the green line used to run that far east until they tore it down in the early 90's.

This, plus the demo of the Humboldt Park branch, makes me upset with the past decisions of the CTA. I understand why these things happened, but it's still frustrating in hindsight.

[Runuova]

Originally Posted by beaniemac

I'm always surprised when I see white people in there. Just cuz it's not normal. However the Walmart over in Pullman on 111th right off the bishop Ford, you see a lot more whites and Hispanics in there.

Btw, the Walmart on 83rd sucks as it's ALWAYS so crowded with long lines. Only reason I ever go there is because it's close to me. Conversely, the target on 87th and cottage Grove is a much better experience overall.

I live in West Pullman near the Marshfield plaza and I'm starting to see an uptick in whites visiting the Target there. I guess they're starting to feel more comfortable.

[NealIRC]

Originally Posted by Runuova

I live in West Pullman near the Marshfield plaza and I'm starting to see an uptick in whites visiting the Target there. I guess they're starting to feel more comfortable.

Hey man wb! Been 13 months.

[beaniemac]

Originally Posted by Runuova

I live in West Pullman near the Marshfield plaza and I'm starting to see an uptick in whites visiting the Target there. I guess they're starting to feel more comfortable.

or they're simply coming from blue island which is relatively close.

[Runuova]

Originally Posted by NealIRC

Hey man wb! Been 13 months.

I know! Thought I'd drop in! Lol