-
-
Title
-
The Trouble With Troost
-
Description
-
Despite the title, the focus of the article is the resurgence of Troost Avenue over the last decade. While Troost was a thriving commercial and residential corridor in the early 20th century, by the 1960s it had become blighted and came to epitomize the decline of the inner city and race relations in Kansas City. In recent years, however, various neighborhood groups, entrepreneurs, organizations and community leaders have worked toward revitalizing the corridor. The article spotlights the redevelopment efforts of several of these groups.
-
Date
-
2007-08
-
Object Type
-
Magazine Article
