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They Tore Down Hell

They Tore Down Hell

FromPlacemakers


They Tore Down Hell

FromPlacemakers

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Aug 8, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Atlanta wanted an end to its public housing projects-- no more pockets ofpoverty, crime, and despair. In the 1990s, the city started tearing the projects down,replacing them with mixed-income neighborhoods. The shining success story of thiseffort? East Lake, which turned “Little Vietnam” into a safe, beautiful community.We’ll meet the people who made it happen. When so much can go wrong, how didEast Lake get it right?
Released:
Aug 8, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (22)

All communities face certain challenges. But some people see challenges as opportunities. On Placemakers, we bring you stories about the spaces we inhabit and the people who shape them. Join us as we criss-cross the country, introducing you to real people in real communities — people who make a difference in how we travel, work, and live. You’ll never look at your community the same way again.