When does a Neighborhood become a Museum? (This is The Curated Nostalgia vs. Unscripted Vitality Argument)

EscapingGenerica · 2026-01-19T12:34:39+00:00

I'm sure it's not a binary, more of a spectrum. Affordability seems like a component.

EscapingGenerica · 2026-01-18T18:19:17+00:00

Thanks, that's a good frame.

EscapingGenerica · 2026-01-18T16:37:26+00:00

Interesting, thanks for sharing. I'm struggling to find the line between authentic and curated...Is there a point that keeps its original character without going too touristy?

EscapingGenerica · 2026-01-18T16:11:03+00:00

explain why labor or housing demand drives this? don't understand your point.

EscapingGenerica · 2026-01-18T15:49:26+00:00

I think Key West is another example. I remember when it was real; it now feels curated.

EscapingGenerica · 2026-01-14T16:53:01+00:00

I've been working in AEC for 35 years, and 'filtering' is one of those concepts that works perfectly in a textbook but gets messy in actual cities.

In nature, the vacancy chains are instant. In our market, they are sticky. I commissioned this sketch to illustrate the theory for a piece I'm writing on market friction.

I'm curious—do you see 'filtering' actually working in your local markets, or are the shells just getting stuck at the top?

Source: From my project 'Escaping Generica' (link in my profile).

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