Why can neighborhoods change so drastically from block to block?

Why can neighborhoods change so drastically from block to block?

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Marya Lucas moved to Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood not long ago and couldn’t help but notice how different life is on either side of North Avenue, around Sedgwick Street. It made her wonder what factors lead to neighborhoods changing so drastically in the span of a block. WBEZ’s Natalie Moore will be investigating. If you know of a spot in the Chicago region where life is radically different from one block to the next, comment below or get our attention on Twitter: @WBEZCuriousCity.