Londonist: "Why Gentrification Isn't Always Bad for London"

Streetscape
#9

I agree with you, the position in the market of the companies is very clear, but I enjoy my stay each time. Nothing wrong with them at all, and they serve huge purpose in the market.
I doubt very much it will be anything grander than either of these two, or a bright orange EasyBed lol or whatever it would be called.

Forest Hill is indeed rising slowly but surely, and the bulk of the credit goes to those investing their time and ideas in local businesses.

Either way, I don’t quite see this as a massive boost to the area as such. Few jobs maybe, that would be good.

#10

Now if the development were to include a Nando’s, THEN I would consider the area taking a huge step forwards. If we can’t have a Domino’s, can we have a Nando’s?

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#11

Isn’t Nando’s a bit chavvy? A Carluccio’s would be better!

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#12

Oooh are we starting to judge people now! :joy:
I love a good Nando’s, whatever that makes me.

#13

Nandos on a “Gentrification” topic? Talk about off topic! (only kidding, I love Nandos)

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#14

I thought it was spot on. Surely its about what we see as the development of an area. If a Waitrose can signal the up and coming status of an area, why not a Nando’s?

(I’m kidding)
And yes, Nando’s rocks.

Yours truly
43 year old chav.

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#15

On a lighter note, it made a pretty quiet topic quite busy. Feel free to split off to its own topic at will. Or merge it with the original post by Pauline.

I blame the person that duplicated a thread on here to make their point :yum: :joy:

#16

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a Nando’s just as much as the next guy. But on the topic of gentrification I do think Nando’s is quite low end for what is ideally want SE23 to be!

#17

I used to love The Orchard (now Thai Orchard which I like too) when ainsley & her husband owned it.

A restaurant similar to this (I used to love when they had escargot on the menu & so did my daughter who was 3 upwards at the time) along with a funky or very different type of bar on the ground floor of the building as a hotel would be amazing!

Probably wishful thinking on my part on this thou, but you never know stranger things have happened :slight_smile:

#18

If you’re a chav Michael then I certainly am :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye::stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

Hands up & I give in :joy::joy::joy:

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#19

But I’m not Pauline, you are on your own there lol

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#20

Haha Michael, I really don’t mind any title good or bad being pinned on me, but would rather just be P :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes::stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes::stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

#21

I hadn’t heard about the Gentrification Resistance Brigade. How do I join? Do they have a smart uniform and a secret oath?

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Discount Fashion Outlet (formerly Maplin)
#22

Does this mean there is an Anti-Gentrification Resistance Brigade too? Wonder if they’ll get a balloon?

#23

According to GoCompare, Lewisham is the least gentrified part of London. Seems there is room for more coffee houses.

https://www.gocompare.com/landlord-insurance/gentrification-hotspots-london/

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#24

I wonder about the “salary change” figure. Is that an intra borough average salary figure, i.e. jobs located within the borough, or does it reflect the salary of people living in the borough?

#25

Good question. No idea

#26

I’m pretty sure it’s the latter. Intended to show if higher earners have moved to the area.

#27

This is good news. Perhaps our children or even our grandchildren will be able to buy a property in Lewisham and look after us in our old age.

#28

Lewisham is home to the finest cafe in Sarf East London called Maggies. The breakfast will feed an army the coffee is great the service spot on and properly priced. So if you are in the area check it out.