Park Slope Research Paper

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Park Slope is a beautiful neighborhood to live in. Personally, I would love to live in this neighborhood in the future. There are many public transportation located in Park Slope, as a result, car are optional to have. The location allows me to go shopping at stores or find numerous activities to do. . At the same time, I do not like the cost of living in Park Slope. Because Park Slope is an upper-middle class neighborhood, renting or buying a house is extremely expensive. The houses are beautiful, but I would rather have a front and back yard to my house and a driveway. Very few houses in Park Slope have a driveway or a front and back yard due to the limited space.
There are numerous health food stores walking distance in Park Slope. I wish

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