FLORIDA: Once-forgotten communities like Over town and Liberty City have become hot commodities in the real estate market with developers seeing new possibilities for bringing much longed for commercial and residential vibrancy to these African American communities.
Government planners and private developers focusing on over town and Liberty City are being asked a number of tough questions these days, not the least of which is: What is the community benefit to current residents as a result of these new development efforts In Liberty City, how will African Americans benefit and meaningfully shape the look, feel and residential composition of Liberty Square 2.0?
