From Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
By Matt Wisla
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, in collaboration with the Diederich College of Communication senior journalism capstone course, tells the story of how five central city communities are working to overcome sometimes-daunting obstacles to stabilize their neighborhoods after the foreclosure crisis.
This special report delves into five Milwaukee neighborhoods: Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West on the South Side and Harambee, Lindsay Heights and Washington Park on the North Side, focusing on the human impact of foreclosed and vacant housing and the difference committed neighbors can make.
Read the report: Special Report on Foreclosures