re: What is your opinion on the gentrification of N.O.?

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A lot of neighborhoods don't allow for you to essentially sub-lease your place on airbnb or vrbo. I know my parents were told this whenever they bought their house in the FQ. Some people still do it, but it's one of those unspoken things where if you don't do it year round, you're fine.

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It's not a neighborhood thing. It's not "allowed" anywhere in the city. I'm not aware of a neighborhood association in the city that isn't against it in the current unregulated, unenforceable state.

Gentrification is great and all but it's kind of sad driving through 6th and Baronne and seeing hipsters.

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Hating on AirBnB for homeowners not paying taxes is a joke.

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I don't personally care about the taxes, but bed and breakfast operators might.

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Just say what it is. Short term lease operaters are poo poo heads. They are the next gentrifiers and the current ones hate them.

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They're just inconsiderate assholes if they do airbnb full time. A lot of this goes on in neighborhoods where gentrification is not an issue. It's just annoying when the apartment across from you or the house next to you hosts guests every night of the week.

There are worse things, but c'mon. Maybe I'll buy the place next to yours and turn it into an airbnb hotel called the frat pad. I'll stock it with kegs too.

I'm good with it as long as I can sell high and relocate. I did the whole G thing in my hood 30 years ago.

Why gentrification is happening...



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...the consequences...

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...the future...

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The conclusion? Gentrification is inevitable now. If you are a New Orleans resident, or planning to be, and you have concerns, then make your voice heard. Read up on on new developments, compare the effects similar developments had in other cities. Educate yourself, then act on what you learn.

It's a good thing.!