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Title: 5 urban core districts erased by urban renewal
Post by: thelakelander on August 05, 2024, 09:54:00 AM
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The concept of urban renewal as a method for social reform emerged in England during the 19th century as a reaction to address unsanitary conditions of the urban poor. In many United States cities, it was used by local, state and federal governments as a method to erase many marginalized communities from existence. Here are five examples of neighborhoods in Jacksonville that were completely erased by urban renewal.

Read More: https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/5-urban-core-districts-erased-by-urban-renewal/
Title: Re: 5 urban core districts erased by urban renewal
Post by: Charles Hunter on August 05, 2024, 04:17:46 PM
As always, fascinating and enlightening.

(You've got a community full of planners and the like ... maps would be good   :) )
Title: Re: 5 urban core districts erased by urban renewal
Post by: thelakelander on August 06, 2024, 09:03:54 PM
Here's a general map, although the exact edge boundaries of some areas like Sugar Hill and Hansontown can be debated.

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Title: Re: 5 urban core districts erased by urban renewal
Post by: Charles Hunter on August 06, 2024, 10:57:27 PM
Thanks, Lake!

"Campbell Hill" is an interesting name. Having driven through the area many times, I don't recall much elevation.
Title: Re: 5 urban core districts erased by urban renewal
Post by: thelakelander on August 07, 2024, 09:07:02 AM
It was surrounded by the marshes of McCoys Creek and Brickyard Branch. You can't really see Brickyard Branch anymore because its been filled in.