Adam, are you a renter and/or a wanna be homeowner?  Sounds like a bit of envy on your part.  'Affordable housing', by and large, has nothing in common w/the subject matter of 'historical districts' which is what this post is about.  Who are these 'certain people' you are referring to?  Is this another victim rant?  Sounds a bit racist on your part that the reference to 'white people' is reflected in your negative tone.  If you want something, go after it, but quit blaming everyone else for your woes and the choices you have made.