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Online archaeology

The Rectangle • 113 implied HN points • 28 Feb 25
🎭️ Culture History Memory Neighborhoods Identity Archaeology
  1. The experience of moving to a new area can help deepen one’s connection to a community. It's not just about visiting places, but really immersing yourself in the daily life and character of the neighborhood.
  2. Every place has its stories, and the internet can help uncover the hidden histories of local businesses or people. Finding these stories online can create a unique connection to your surroundings and the people who lived there.
  3. Once a business is gone, its physical presence fades, but its legacy can live on through online records. The internet can preserve these memories, allowing people to feel connected to the past even when they can't experience it firsthand.

Is Dimes Square Cooked?

Residual Thoughts • 158 implied HN points • 08 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Urban life Social Trends Local Food Neighborhoods
  1. Dimes Square seems to be losing its popularity lately. Fewer people are going there, and some places have empty tables.
  2. Data from subway traffic shows a noticeable drop in visits to Dimes Square compared to previous years, especially during the summer months.
  3. Overall, the vibe in Dimes Square has changed, making it feel less 'cool' than before, and some believe it might be fading out.

We all know Levenshulme’s gentrification story. How true is it?

The Mill • 648 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Gentrification Neighborhoods Community Local history Cultural Change
  1. Levenshulme has seen a significant increase in house prices over the past decade, but the population has also grown by 40%, suggesting a more complex narrative than simple gentrification.
  2. The neighborhood of Levenshulme has a history of welcoming new arrivals, from white English people in the 1950s to working-class Irish, Pakistani communities, and later, middle-class residents.
  3. Local residents highlight changes in aesthetics and safety in Levenshulme, with mentions of new businesses like cafes contributing to a 'nicer' look, but also concerns about increasing crime and violence.
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Is this the first wave of de-gentrification?

Urben Field Notes • 37 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Neighborhoods Gentrification
  1. Some trendy neighborhoods are experiencing potential de-gentrification, with shifts in economic fortunes and high crime rates.
  2. Urban neighborhoods are constantly evolving due to various social and economic factors, leading to their identities being fleeting and dynamic.
  3. De-gentrification is not solely about crime and economic decline; it can lead to opportunities for new businesses and residents as neighborhoods change.