E asily the most debated issue in this last election cycle was redevelopment. With seas of parking spaces that haven’t seen a car on them in years and decaying strip malls not attracting much new business, citizens east and west have been begging for the redevelopment of these sites. Along with all the discussion (and debate), the word “gentrification” has been thrown around quite a bit. It can bring about a few different reactions when mentioned, some wincing in disapproval, others nodding in anticipation. A quick google shows it being defined as “ the process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses, typically displacing current inhabitants in the process ,” NPR has a nice short video on Instagram for the uninitiatied describing gentrification and its effects, both good and bad. We have our own two cents on the whole situation, some of which will be below, but we also wanted to just thro...