Portland, Maine’s Little Italy was one of many neighborhoods across America that was demolished as a result of Urban Renewal. The federal program introduced after World War Two aimed to clear cities of so-called slums and blighted areas, making way for improved infrastructure and commercial development. Told by members of Portland’s Italian community, this story illustrates the lasting impact of Urban Renewal, a program which not only destroyed homes and businesses, but also fragmented a vibrant, close-knit neighborhood.
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Portland, Maine’s Little Italy was one of many neighborhoods across America that was demolished as a result of Urban Renewal. The federal program introduced after World War Two aimed to clear cities of so-called slums and blighted areas, making way for improved infrastructure and commercial development. Told by members of Portland’s Italian community, this story illustrates the lasting impact of Urban Renewal, a program which not only destroyed homes and businesses, but also fragmented a vibrant, close-knit neighborhood.
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INTRO:The Urban Renewal program has had a lasting affect on many American cities. The federal program introduced after World War Two aimed to clear cities of so-called slums, making way for improved infrastructure and commercial development. The areas most likely to be affected were the city’s working class, African American and immigrant neighborhoods. Georgia Moodie has the story of how Urban Renewal impacted the Italian community of Portland, Maine.
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Andrea Muraskin
Posted on February 11, 2011 at 11:15 AM | Permalink
Georgia rocks
I sat next to Georgia at Salt, and I can tell you she worked her butt off on this piece. Saltcast recognition well-deserved!