too soon?

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so, camden town's been ablaze tonight.



i can't help think that the timing and location of the fire is just a little bit suspicious.

what with the successful redevelopment of the stables market; the increase in property prices and continual gentrification, it does, on first appearances, look like their will be some people making an awful lot of money as a result of this unfortunate incident.

not that i'd ever be the one to point fingers, or anything, but come on... it is just a little too convenient

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whether the burnt area needed redevelopment is something i am certain would be disputed by certain people. and i'm sure the reasons for dispute would be both justifiable and reasonable...

what possible reason could there not be for taking advantage of an unfortunate "accident" and investing in the future by improving the local amenities; replacing any condemned buildings with modern "greener" developments and increasing the amount of housing in an area in which it is already exceptionally difficult to obtain domiciles?

i for one do not think those people whose hard work gentrifying, dividing and profiting from camden will allow such a golden opportunity to pass them by. especially not if their motive for this is that it's for the civic good.