Clashing Strategies for Preserving Historic Community
Hannibal Square in Winter Park, Florida has a long history as an African-American community, dating back to the 19th century. Today, a community land trust, a redevelopment agency and other groups are approaching the community with different goals.
Associate Professor Julian Chambliss explains the complex and fascinating history of Hannibal Square, which was founded as a workforce housing for African-Americans in the 1880s:
"Hannibal Square became the center of a striving community and black agency played a vital role in the town's incorporation," writes Chambliss.
Today, the groups in charge of helping Hannibal Square have different approaches and endgames:
"Developers continue to push for changes to city codes to allow for business development, even as residents hope to maintain the neighborhood's residential character."
Published on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 in
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