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Oakhill group reshapes blighted blocks with urban renewal
Trent and Naomi Ampey describe ongoing efforts by the Oakhill Citizens Advisory Committee to upgrade housing in the Oakhill neighborhood using federal community development funds. They note past refurbishments, planned demolitions, and upcoming projects including townhouses financed by local investors, with mixed confidence about achieving a revived, attractive residential area.
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Trent
Oakhill
Naomi Ampey
Eighth St
Ampey
Eighth Street
Oakhill Citizens Advisory Committee
First Avenue Corporation
Southeast Improvements Co
Oakhill Citizens Committee
Cedar Rapids
Neighorhood
Oak Hill Manor
Don Salyer
Financial Institutions Neighborhood Improvement Services Inc
Ninth Street
10Th Avenue SE