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The term ‘blight’ is deeply rooted in racist ideology and failed urban renewal programs. It should no longer be a tool of city planning

Illustration by Nicholas Massarrelli Eliminating Blight by Eastwick Friends & Neighbors Coalition A blighted neighborhood… what does that mean? For many, the word conjures images of cracked sidewalks, strewn trash, rusty cars and homes in need of a paint job. But are any Philadelphia neighborhoods free of such features? According to Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law,

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