Not being a graduate of the school of social work, I cannot solve the sociological problems in our neighborhood.
Not being a graduate of the school of urbanology, I cannot solve the problem of housing in our neighborhood.
But being a resident of this area for over 15 years, I don’t have to be a graduate of this or that to notice the difference in the appearance of our streets.
Less than a decade ago, when we walked our streets, sat on our porches or drove our cars thru the area, we were attracted to the lovely trees. Now we have vacant spots where trees once stood. So, my layman suggestion is to conduct an intensive replanting campaign, using Council funds to aid residents who cannot afford ten dollars and absentee landlords who refuse to spend ten dollars. The sign of a deteriorating neighborhood is no trees.
Mrs. H.J. Cantwell 6119 Kingsbury
Originally published in The Paper, April 1971.
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Original source: SD_Times1971_04.pdf, printed page 6.
