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CITY ON A HILL

After decades of decline, core cities in developing nation urban areas are experiencing a renaissance of development, both commercial and residential. This series provides information on this trend.

The South Bronx:
From Urban Planning Victim to Victor

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Photographs taken 27 May 2001


Corner of Charlotte Street and Boston Road
Site of visits by President Jimmy Carter (1977) and
Presidential Candidate Ronald Reagan (1980)


Corner of Charlotte Street and Boston Road
Site of visits by President Jimmy Carter (1977) and
Presidential Candidate Ronald Reagan (1980)


Corner of Charlotte Street and Boston Road
Site of visits by President Jimmy Carter (1977) and
Presidential Candidate Ronald Reagan (1980)


Recently developed housing units with parking in the front
Vyse Avenue


Recently developed housing units with parking in the front
Vyse Avenue


Recently developed housing units with parking in the front
Vyse Avenue


Under construction housing units.
3 bedroom unit on first and second floor
One bedroom unit on second floor
Two bedroom unit on third floor
Approximate density: 50 units per acre
Refurbished high rise to the right.
Vyse Avenue between 173rd & 174th


Under construction housing units.
Rear toward identical building under construction on Hoe Avenue
High rise being refurbished to the left (south on 173rd)
Vyse Avenue


Under construction housing units.
Rear toward identical building under construction on Hoe Avenue

Refurbished high rise building on perpendicular street to the right (north on 174th)
Vyse Avenue

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