Southside Neglect

Just about in every community, whether it is a small town, city, or large metropolitan area, there is always a part where it seems one is living in two different worlds. One side seems to be more affluent than the other, with economic growth sprouting up in every section of the area that is doing well. The area that is doing well gets the lion’s share of economic dollars, incentives, and a push from those who can make things happen. All of this goes on as the other side seems to languish over years of neglect, which can be called the side that gets everyone’s attention from municipal leaders w...