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Affordable Housing May Be New Life For Gang Hangout

Posted by: Nate Berg

11 May 2007 - 12:00pm

Los Angeles has knocked down a former "Crips" gang hangout and has plans to convert it into affordable housing.

As the result of a public nuisance lawsuit, the home was shut down more than 3 years ago. Affordable housing developers in the city are looking to transform the former drug lair and homicide scene into apartments for low income residents in Los Angeles.

Full Story: L.A. Gang Hangout Gives Way to Housing Project
Source: NPR, May 11, 2007
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