Racial & Economic Disparities on Pittsburgh’s Northside
The Northside of Pittsburgh is a diverse area, made up of more than a dozen
neighborhoods. Some of these neighborhoods are thriving, while others wrestle with
unemployment, poverty, little access to affordable housing and violent crime. Some of
these neighborhoods are racially diverse, while others are largely segregated. The
Northside will soon be home to Pittsburgh’s only licensed casino, a development that will
affect the area in many ways. Every neighborhood in the Northside, black or white, rich
or poor, will be affected by this development in different ways and every neighborhood
deserves a voice in negotiating a good working partnership with their controversial
neighbor.
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