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> actually bother to be part of the neighborhood

I'm guessing this solely means paying rent?

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Property taxes too.

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Is higher demand and subsequent ballooning commercial rents a net positive for communities?

I'd argue not at all.

It's only a benefit to a very small number of people who have zero requirement to be local residents.

Food vans are contributing far more to communities through their efficiencies.