Gentrification is my current address. I currently live in the Little Italy neighborhood and love every minute of it. I had moved into an apartment with a co-worker and planned to eventually move in with a good friend from high school. However, I still live with my co-worker because Laura's (friend from high school) parents were not thrilled with their daughter living in the UIC area. Laura's parents both attended St. Ignatious high school, (many moons ago) and did not feel comfortable with the surrounding "slums." I could understand their point initially since the projects on Taylor and Ada were less than reassuring; however gentrification has begun in this area.
I have noticed dramatic changes in the Little Italy neighborhood. The best change has been the destruction of projects previously located in the center of a fantastic city attraction. When I first moved down to the city I was slightly hesitant when walking west down Taylor St. However, some pepper spray and a brief street education from some of the neighborhood natives helped me feel better about roaming the streets.
Ironically, Laura has moved to Lincoln Park despite all of the crime that has gone on this summer. Crime can happen any where. I tried to convice her to move in the neighborhood; however her parents just won't let it go. Maybe her parents need to read my blog!
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