[Jjs5056]

Also, can you expand on why these new apartments will cause gentrification of Roosevelt Row and what the impacts would be potentially? I don't understand how it works in general, let alone specifically to a neighborhood like RR. I would be able to make sense of it, I think, if blocks of affordable housing stock were being destroyed for these new, more expensive projects. But, that isn't the case: I don't believe any actual housing has been displaced during this boom, and so all of the artists who contribute to the scene in that area already live elsewhere. I also get the impression that many of the artists on Roosevelt Row are actually fairly successful, and so providing them with an option to now live closer to where they work or own a business seems like it can only be a good thing?

Maybe I just don't understand who the artists of Roosevelt Row are, how many of them exist, and what their needs are, but for those that aren't gallery owners, won't projects like the Roosevelt Row Authority (or something)'s live/work containers next to Modified Arts, and The Oscar help give them options that don't exist now? Is there that much more demand for that lower-income earning artist segment? And, for the wealthier artist, enHance, 540 Roosevelt, and Proxy should offer live/work opportunities that are appealing.

And, if you assume that the rest of the residents who fill these apartments are higher-income people who want to live in an arts district, wouldn't the impact be pretty positive? More people who can actually purchase the art on First Friday instead of take selfies next to it? More people to brunch at Bliss? Who appreciate Jazz at the Nash?

I suppose the businesses at risk would be the ones on 6th and 5th Streets maybe... since their clientele seem to be ones who, like me, would go for a place just under 1,000/month which doesn't seem to be in the pipeline. But, it looks like this group is finding options nearby in Garfield, etc. and should be able to continue to support these businesses.

I think Roosevelt Row's mix of businesses will stay fairly consistent, with some more higher-end retail perhaps coming online: boutiques, higher-class galleries, maybe music schools or something if these residents end up bringing any kids into the 'hood? I think there will also be more restaurants, which is a good thing, IMO, even if they are a bit yuppie. It isn't as if there are many grungy food options available now.