Pros And Cons Of Gentrification

While real estate investors often claim the goal of gentrification is to revitalize a neglected community, critics tend to view it as a harbinger of displacement that only benefits the wealthy. The Onion examines the pros and cons of gentrification.

Gives longtime residents opportunity to spread wings and explore other neighborhoods

Starbucks needs to live somewhere too

No more bothersome community" making noise

Helps residents living in pilates deserts

Dog no longer bullied for sweater

Better-funded school might make kid a nerd

Priced out of eating food

Will eventually be displaced by richer, whiter people

Have to reckon with how much you love stupid mini donut flight" place

Still technically living in Boston

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