mohit | Shared With: Everyone - Jun 15 2007 | movies, watched, austria, gentrification, documentaries, review
Quoted: Ostensibly a look at four old-world Austrian businesses that won’t survive gentrification, this rewarding documentary is really about the quiet moments and the banter that takes place among the aging proprietors. Beautifully shot and absolutely charming, it recalls of a time when community was more important than consumerism.
mohit | Shared With: Everyone - Mar 19 2007 | seattle, capitol hill, news, gentrification
Quoted: Change is inevitable, of course, but many fear it's not for the better as high-priced condos replace cheap rentals and chain stores start to take over spaces once occupied by funky businesses.
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A perfect - and painful - example of the trend can be found in the 500 block of East Pine St., where a new six-story, 160-unit condominium with ground-level retail will wipe out four bars, Bimbos Bitchin' Burrito Kitchen and a clothing boutique.
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