re: Update: Frank Scott Jr. becomes LR's first elected black mayor

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If there's one thing hipsters love, it's building the biggest home on the smallest piece of property.

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The neighborhood was built in the 20s when houses were smaller. If you want to expand your home you have to do it in that small area.

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I've never understood the reasoning behind that. If I'm going to plow that much money into building a home I don't want my neighbors to be close enough they can reach out their window and touch my house.

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The reason why is because it is a great historic area with a close-knit community. The properties also retain their values.