Back from the Dead: Gentrification in the Mission

The report of our death is an exaggeration. In fact, we're making up that report right now to cover up the fact that three lazy asses haven't touched this site in the last month.

Things have been a bit odd over in the world of the Painted Ground. It seems that the Mission has been severely lacking in cool graffiti these days. Our theory is that the weather has been so up and down, that people are afraid that the rain will come and wash it all away. Plus, there's been a helluva lot of construction goin' on up and down Valencia Street. Perhaps, the people are are waiting until the concrete has dried?

Our neighborhood is sure changing, though. The site formerly known as Guerrero Street Gardens has moved, leaving a nice empty lot between 22nd and 23rd Streets. We're sure some developer is eying the spot as we speak. Alas, some more housing that we cannot afford will probably be built there, much like those planned for Valencia Street.

Damn! And we just got rid of KFC last year. Plus, Frjtz is finally opening in a few weeks. Why must our harmony be disrupted?

Is this the end, dear friends of the Painted Ground? Mull it over while we contemplate a move to the Bay View.

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Graffiti courtesy of Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France.