To some, this change is a good thing. A nicer community, with less crime and better stores certainly is appealing. However, to others, the people being forced to move due to the rising price of living, which will continue to rise the more gentrified LIC becomes, these changes are anything but good. While the loss of Scandals is acceptable, or more than in some people's opinion, the loss of something like 5 Pointz really detracts from LIC. Gentrification might raise the value of a neighborhood property wise, but sometimes, it takes away from the overall charm and defining characteristics of something that was great. Gentrification might be making LIC nicer overall, but its definitely lost something crucial to identity, as gentrification creates
