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A Neighborhood and Its People - Street Life in Pilsen by mb13642 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the history and transformation of Pilsen, a Chicago neighborhood that became a hub for Mexican immigrants after the displacement of residents from the Near West Side in the 1950s and 60s. It highlights the significance of street life in Pilsen, where community bonds were formed amidst poor living conditions and a lack of resources. However, since the 1990s, rising property values and gentrification have led to the displacement of long-time residents, resulting in a loss of community i
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- mb13642
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