Reply #133: Certainly, one of the economic motivators is gentrification. We have a

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big problem in my area with condo conversions and the prices are unfordable to most. For over a hundred years, this has been a neighborhood of working class families, but now all the new sales are to yuppies. I am working hard to try to encourage the development of affordable housing, but, even that is not affordable to the many who need it. The waiting list for public housing is horrific. I know someone who just went on the list and there are over 5000 people ahead of her.She is mildly retarded and would not be able to survive if she was transported away from her support systems that try to keep her safe from those who prey on the disabled.