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Weigh in: Out There | Whittier/East L.A.
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1.
They are ethically cleansing the barrio, economically. C'mon the are not fooling anyone in this neighborhood. Suppport your local businesses and dont sell your selves out. They are trying to kick us out because the barrio is prime real estate and they want back in. Stand strong don't let them in.
2. Iam sorry to say this but Orlando is right. This all part of the "white" man's plan. C'mon who here in ELA is going to be able to afford the kind of housing they are going to be building?Who here in ELA has a million dollars? Do you have a million dollars? Open you eyes. Wake up! Read between the lines. See byond the black and the white. Turn off the TV!
3. Sorry Orlando, Dude I live in the same neighborhood that you live in (City Terrace) and yes East LA does need a makeover.. I do agree with you that they need to get rid of all the gangs, and trouble around the area..Not everyone who lives in East LA is poor. East Los Angeles is part of the county so we do not have rent control if you are worried about that I think you should move to Boyle Heights. I hope city terrace along with the rest of East LA does get rebuild cause we really need it and anyone should be welcome to the community.
4. I feel that this is just a excuse for developers to come into ELA and take over. Did you get the part about "European" style shops. WE are ELA not Europe. This is all part of the downtown development, they dont want all the rich people that are moving into downtown surronded by poor latinos so they are making promises of revitalization to get us out of here so they can take over. ELA does need improvement but instead of really helping the people living here by getting rid of gangs and fixing existing stores and homes there idea is to rebuild, and jack prices so high that only a certain type of person can move in.
5. i was born and raised in EAST LA where a kid never loses his pride and lives the leagcy of this wonderful culture in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, where mexicans are highly populated. Every time i go out with friends around my house i realize the similarilties that exist between these cities especially ELA and how mexicans in east la stick together and wanting to expand the culture throoughout neighboring cities. i think that WHITTER BLVD is a good example that ELA wants to expand its strong MEXICAN culture in diverse cities.i have realized also that the numbers of Mexicans increases throughtout the neighboring cities of ELA.
6. I went to City Terrace elementary and remember people like Ms. Espinoza (see Brenda's post, May 16) who taught us to be proud of our culture. We must do the same for the next generation. Every generation complains about the next, but we should inspire our children, nephews, nieces and grandchildren to respect and feel good about our community. I made a choice not to be a vandal and gang member because of people who cared, like Ms. Espinoza and Mr. Firme. I believe there is hope for the future of East L.A.
7. Thanks great about the make over it was long overdue. I was always looking forward for Sunday nights. I met alot of people from every where. I was sad to see it disapear the way it did. Unfortuntly it will never be the same just our old memories,that each and every one of us will cherish.
8. Get rid of the gangs and their families FIRST! Whatever you do..whatever is invested will be a total waste of time and effort as long as that cancer ie gangs are there!
9. This is just a smokescreen. Palm tress? What about native plants? Town homes sound like gentrification to me; does this mean that it will be just like Highland Park, Echo Park that locals were priced out. They continue to fix the community for those who will open up the higher end stores. Why does the city still refuse to invest in the people for the people? Give them housing they can afford, stores that they can shop at and fits the demographics, and provide a community that they can live in instead of being pushed out. I would love to see the area beautified for the current residents.
10. I've lived more than 40 years near and around Whittier (the Blvd) and frequent the cities of Whittier, Montebello, Pico (Rivera) and good ol' East LA and can attest to the many changes over the years; from urban blight to rebirths and renewals and everything in between. I love the area I live in and it's people. Sure there are "bad" sections to all of the about, but isn't there these days? As a Chicano growing up in the early 70s I too remember all the rallies, the lowriders and cruise nights. The beautiful structures that once were but at least the people are still there, working and doing what they can.
Submitted by: Antonio
2. Iam sorry to say this but Orlando is right. This all part of the "white" man's plan. C'mon who here in ELA is going to be able to afford the kind of housing they are going to be building?Who here in ELA has a million dollars? Do you have a million dollars? Open you eyes. Wake up! Read between the lines. See byond the black and the white. Turn off the TV!
Submitted by: Antonio
3. Sorry Orlando, Dude I live in the same neighborhood that you live in (City Terrace) and yes East LA does need a makeover.. I do agree with you that they need to get rid of all the gangs, and trouble around the area..Not everyone who lives in East LA is poor. East Los Angeles is part of the county so we do not have rent control if you are worried about that I think you should move to Boyle Heights. I hope city terrace along with the rest of East LA does get rebuild cause we really need it and anyone should be welcome to the community.
Submitted by: Brenda (CITY TERRACE)
4. I feel that this is just a excuse for developers to come into ELA and take over. Did you get the part about "European" style shops. WE are ELA not Europe. This is all part of the downtown development, they dont want all the rich people that are moving into downtown surronded by poor latinos so they are making promises of revitalization to get us out of here so they can take over. ELA does need improvement but instead of really helping the people living here by getting rid of gangs and fixing existing stores and homes there idea is to rebuild, and jack prices so high that only a certain type of person can move in.
Submitted by: orlando (city terrace)
5. i was born and raised in EAST LA where a kid never loses his pride and lives the leagcy of this wonderful culture in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, where mexicans are highly populated. Every time i go out with friends around my house i realize the similarilties that exist between these cities especially ELA and how mexicans in east la stick together and wanting to expand the culture throoughout neighboring cities. i think that WHITTER BLVD is a good example that ELA wants to expand its strong MEXICAN culture in diverse cities.i have realized also that the numbers of Mexicans increases throughtout the neighboring cities of ELA.
Submitted by: adrian
6. I went to City Terrace elementary and remember people like Ms. Espinoza (see Brenda's post, May 16) who taught us to be proud of our culture. We must do the same for the next generation. Every generation complains about the next, but we should inspire our children, nephews, nieces and grandchildren to respect and feel good about our community. I made a choice not to be a vandal and gang member because of people who cared, like Ms. Espinoza and Mr. Firme. I believe there is hope for the future of East L.A.
Submitted by: Paul
7. Thanks great about the make over it was long overdue. I was always looking forward for Sunday nights. I met alot of people from every where. I was sad to see it disapear the way it did. Unfortuntly it will never be the same just our old memories,that each and every one of us will cherish.
Submitted by: Vivian Harbor Area
8. Get rid of the gangs and their families FIRST! Whatever you do..whatever is invested will be a total waste of time and effort as long as that cancer ie gangs are there!
Submitted by: Rosa
9. This is just a smokescreen. Palm tress? What about native plants? Town homes sound like gentrification to me; does this mean that it will be just like Highland Park, Echo Park that locals were priced out. They continue to fix the community for those who will open up the higher end stores. Why does the city still refuse to invest in the people for the people? Give them housing they can afford, stores that they can shop at and fits the demographics, and provide a community that they can live in instead of being pushed out. I would love to see the area beautified for the current residents.
Submitted by: Rodrigo Valles
10. I've lived more than 40 years near and around Whittier (the Blvd) and frequent the cities of Whittier, Montebello, Pico (Rivera) and good ol' East LA and can attest to the many changes over the years; from urban blight to rebirths and renewals and everything in between. I love the area I live in and it's people. Sure there are "bad" sections to all of the about, but isn't there these days? As a Chicano growing up in the early 70s I too remember all the rallies, the lowriders and cruise nights. The beautiful structures that once were but at least the people are still there, working and doing what they can.
Submitted by: Marco Patiņo AKA Marcoman