The local history, the dynamics of culture and the members of a community define a place at a moment in time. Yet, no matter the variables that make each neighborhood special, people everywhere want access to quality education, good jobs and a safe, healthy life for their families. Realizing that vision for neighborhoods in transition … Continue Reading →
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PACT, Housing Authority Collaborate to Serve Former Public Housing Residents in Columbus
By Melanie Lasoff Levs Almost two years ago, demolishing Columbus’s Poindexter Village, a public housing development on the Near East Side, was not just about doing away with run-down buildings as neighborhood revitalization began. It was about giving the 365 resident families of said buildings a second chance. More than half the residents of the … Continue Reading →