Asked in Oak Park, near Broadway and 34th:
How has gentrification affected you?
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“Actually, it hasn’t had an effect on my life. … Anywhere I’m at, I can adapt. It doesn’t matter if it’s low poverty, a rich area. I can adapt to any area.”
Kristina Corbray, health care worker
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“I can’t live here. I tried to buy here in 2015 and in my price range, it was all investors.”
Gretchen Frantz, retired
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“I teach special ed over at Capitol Heights, just across the way. You’ll notice a big difference between the students I serve just in that building, and then the people around here. The parents complain that they can’t afford to shop anywhere in Oak Park.”
Janysha Franzen, teacher
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“I live out in West Sac now, and it was pretty much just because Midtown and downtown were just getting so expensive.”
Isa Avancena, nonprofit worker
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“I bought a home [in south Oak Park] that was … more than the other value of the homes around me. The only reason why I felt comfortable doing that was my fiancee is a teacher at Oak Ridge Elementary, so her commute is only down the street.”
Khalil Johnson, energy business
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“I don’t let it too much affect me. I’m different. The world is the world and I’m a strong believer in God. Whatever God got for you, got ready for you, that’s what it is.”
Tyrone Woods, lead steward
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