Don't believe The Hype - Think Community
Definition: Hype - hyped up - adjective - to promote or publicize extravagantly.. put on , deceive "Merriam Webster" Arguably the use of stainless steel appliances, pattern laden ceramic tiles, natural stone counter tops and high rising cabinetry can add a since of style to a newly renovated home. I t is even eluded to add value. Communities suffer from this form of Hype. Inner city communities being transformed on the basis of this hyped up since of style and value create a disproportionate level of ownership among the indigence population. So how then do the indigence populations in these communities, hold on and maintain ownership in an increasingly hyped up value assessment that raises property tax. Property tax has become a prevalent means by which to obtain property in inner city communities. Until development spawns, low income communities suffer from blight and decay. The resultant fa...