Gentrification Leads to Fear and Loss in Sydney Suburb

A resident reflects on how gentrification in their Sydney suburb decades ago has led to current residents feeling afraid to walk the streets, highlighting a sense of loss.

23 Aug, 08:30 — 23 Aug, 08:30

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My suburb gentrified decades ago. Now the people who live here are afraid to walk the streets

The woundedness here in the west hurts and not because I’m squeamish. This is not about hatred, blame or judgment. It’s about loss.

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My suburb gentrified decades ago. Now the people who live here are afraid to walk the streets

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