To call Oak Cliff fringe and one of Dallas worst neighborhoods is not only false, but it dismisses intelligent, hard-working folks that dont happen to live high on the hog as low-lives who should be grateful for the salvation of artisan pies, espresso and couture cocktails. It feeds into the fears of people who were proud to live in neighborhoods such as Oak Cliff long before they became hip -- that new residents may bring jobs and better beverages, but at a steep price. The loss of affordability, the loss of respect, the loss of community and identity that has never depended on national news outlets or magazine profiles for its sense of self-worth.
Posted on: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:16:03 +0000
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