Quote Originally Posted by boitoirich View Post
There is development phobia on the Eastside because of the history of Deep Deuce and Walnut Grove. Black residents are fearful that "They are trying to make all of this downtown," which given that many people remember a time when their grandparents owned homes in near central neighborhoods is not a completely irrational fear. Longtime residents have a long, bitter history with developments that have not only disadvantaged them but have all too often displaced them. Hence what needs to happen is anyone attempting anything major in or near Eastside neighborhoods ought to discuss plans with locals leaders and neighborhood associations to allay fears and listen to concerns.

That being said, I just hope this thing is urban, well-done, and transit-ready.
^^^^spoken like a true east sider!