So, this is going to be short, because I'm just looking for consensus on something. Today, during first period my teacher broached the subject on the fact that the last major housing project in our city is closing down (to make room for condos or something) and she asked us on our opinions. Basically the responses in class were either they didn't care or just tear it down. I'm not really sure how I feel. The area is apparently riddled with crime so the city government wants to get rid of it as a part of an urban renewal process I'm assuming. Just want to hear peoples opinions. And in case this comes up yes the area is mostly black and before people bring racism up for why my teacher or any students would want to get rid of it, both she and most of my class (and city) are black. Just so that doesn't get asked. Your thoughts.
4:44 PM PT: It appears the plan to demolish the housing projects comes from a proposal to use $ 1 billion dollars to reinvigorate the neighborhood. The director of the city housing and community division states that plans for relocating the people are underway, but admits they "haven't worked so well in the past" and "we've learned from our mistakes and we're going to take care of these people." Over 400 families reside in this project.