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Perception of Gentrification and “Ghettoization”: Critics fear that injecting low-income housing into affluent neighborhoods like the Palisades could turn once-exclusive communities into "ghettos," decreasing property values and changing neighborhood demographics. These fears mirror long-standing NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) sentiments, fueled by concerns about social change and economic displacement.
Construction and Rebuilding Challenges: Despite announcements to accelerate rebuilding, actual permits awarded have been minimal—around 100 permits for a city with thousands of structures burned. Skeptics argue that regulatory hurdles, bureaucratic delays, and political indecision mean actual progress remains slow, making the announced funds more of a promise than a reality.