Conversely, when a once rough neighbourhood starts sprouting artisan coffee shops with upcycled vintage chairs, young bankers will think they’re living on the edge, but artists will flee to the nearest run-down seaside town, where the rents are cheaper and there are still some unconverted warehouses.

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