Affordable Housing Or Economic Development?

What type of affordable housing -- if any -- should be built in a part of the city known for its housing shortage?

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February 19, 2003, 6:00 AM PST

"Opponents warn that high-density complexes overburden public services and will import crime-prone families to their neighborhoods.Similar community opposition to a handful of multi-unit apartment complexes on the Eastside has surfaced in recent years from residents trying to improve the image of Boyle Heights, an area most known by outsiders for its low property values and its crime."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

FULL STORY: Residents, Developer Battle Over Housing Plans

Tuesday, February 18, 2003 in The Los Angeles Times

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