Iconic Hippie Neighborhood At Gentrification Crossroads

Ex-hippies-turned-homeowners and younger drifters have different expectations from San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.

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June 1, 2007, 12:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"In the 40 years since 1967's Summer of Love, Haight-Ashbury has remained a beacon for drifters, dreamers and dropouts...They come expecting a warm welcome, but their presence has become increasingly divisive in the gentrifying neighborhood, where old-timers now rub shoulders with newcomers who are buying up the old Victorian houses for $2 million and more...But a lot of ex-hippies-turned-homeowners are weary of the youthful intruders. They want the Haight to adopt a more mature demeanor, just as they have...Still, the Haight isn't just any neighborhood, and some say it needs to hold on to its legacy."

FULL STORY: There's not a lot of love in the Haight

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 in The Los Angeles Times

History / Preservation Social / Demographics California

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