Urban Renewal

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Juxtaposition of a modern city street with a historical image of a demolished neighborhood, symbolizing displacement from revitalization.

Revitalization Programs: Displacement Risks in Older Neighborhoods

In the 1960s, Portsmouth city officials razed most of the North End neighborhood for a shopping mall and commercial development, displacing 300 families.

Chloe Jenkins·September 2, 2026