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"In Ventnor, the Hispanic, Indian and Asian newcomers crowd into single-family homes carved up into multifamily apartments. The rents are affordable, the area safe.All of which makes Ventnor's plans to "redevelop" the 26-block area - and demolish 17 buildings - seem suspicious.Officially, the officials say they are acting in the name of progress.Paying owners $12,000 to $22,000 to convert to summer-only rentals will ease crowded conditions, the mayor and others insist."
Thanks to Kurt Paulsen
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