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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]this happens all over the country as areas redevelop and become more desirable

it's really just a class thing

I wish there were more middle class and higher black folks coming back to DC vs PG county to make this less of a racial issue

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We are a middle class (250k HHI) black family and would love to come to DC from our hot nova neighborhood. The areas we think are most similar to where we live now are way too expensive in DC.

It still comes down to racial wealth inequality. Its also ingrained in the housing system, down to racist lending practices and house appreciation rates still happening today. I truly hate it all, but have no way to escape it. [/quote]
Same HHI here and we live in NW. We're white(ish) and wish that there were more AA famlies in our neighborhood. There's quite a bit of diversity, but not the AA presence that would make it slightly more representative of our city. PP, people like me and my family make do with smaller spaces and 1 or no car. If you really like the city, you can make it happen. We have such a nice, easy lifestyle and tight knit community that I am hell bent on making it work here despite not being able to afford a SFH.[/quote]

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