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HoagiesDad t1_j271jn5 wrote

I’m 100% for improving neighborhoods along the subway corridors. I know of many younger people who have chosen to purchase homes in Kensington because it’s affordable. Frankford has an even better chance of becoming a really nice part of the city but it needs solid investment. That’s only going to come from change through redevelopment. Septa is currently working with the Frankford CDC to purchase the commercial properties across from the terminal. Everything will be raised for a new mixed development of apartments and commercial. I’m excited about redevelopment because it helps end the decades of racial segregation. Mixed neighborhoods should be the goal.

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Ams12345678 t1_j2dtw0e wrote

I have a hard time believing Frankford will ever be “nice.”

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HoagiesDad t1_j2eebma wrote

You obviously don’t know much about the area then. The western side of Frankford (Northwood) is one of the more beautiful areas of the city. It’s already nice.

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JesusOfBeer t1_j276c6a wrote

Who wants that as the “goal”?

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HoagiesDad t1_j277i4t wrote

Anyone who seriously wants to see racism fade away.

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JesusOfBeer t1_j28phgy wrote

Just asking… does everyone want mixed neighborhoods or just white people to make themselves feel better in a racist society?

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