Although there were alternative proposals to locate the station in an area near the Archaeological Museum and the Polytechnic, the state, the government, for reasons that I think are ideological, chose and insisted that the station be located in this spot. I think the basic intention is not a station, it is not a technical project, it is a political choice of what we call gentrification, to ultimately change the character of the area.
]]>To me, early stage gentrification, or a very small amount of gentrification seems kind of nice.
Mid stage gentrification, well, I kind of ask my self is this a good thing and where's this going? Late stage gentrification, I think to myself, this isn't quite right.
With gentrification the problem usually seems to be that movements go far far in excess, especially given enough time.
I liken this to trace minerals. A little bit of manganese is a great thing, but go overboard with the dose and it becomes toxic.
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