Editing Brewerytown (section)

=== Concerns ===

* Displacement of longtime residents
* Gentrification pressures
* Affordability
* Community character changes

{{FAQ
| q1 = Why is it called Brewerytown?
| a1 = Brewerytown earned its name from the concentration of breweries established by German immigrants in the mid-19th century. Major breweries like Bergner & Engel made it one of America's brewing centers before Prohibition devastated the industry.
| q2 = Is Brewerytown gentrifying?
| a2 = Yes, Brewerytown has experienced rapid gentrification since around 2010, with new rowhouse construction, renovations, rising property values, and an influx of young professionals. This has raised concerns about displacement of longtime residents.
| q3 = What is Brewerytown like now?
| a3 = Brewerytown is in active transition with new construction alongside older housing, a growing restaurant and cafe scene along Girard Avenue, and access to Fairmount Park. Prices are rising but remain lower than neighboring Fairmount.
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