A Closer Look at Development in Southwest Fresno

by Mike Rhodes (editor [at] fresnoalliance.com)

Tue, Aug 3, 2010 5:30PM

Bobbie Parks ,Brunette Harris, and Diane Smith (who are in the photo below) are members of Southwest Fresno H.E.A.T. They are raising concerns about Gentrification, displacement of long time residents, and the mis-allocation of funding that was intended to improve this community.

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The photo above and interview below are by Mike Rhodes.

§The interview

by Mike Rhodes

Tue, Aug 3, 2010 5:30PM

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The 28:26 minute interview with Bobbie Parks ,Brunette Harris, and Diane Smith took place at Hyde Park (a former dump), directly across the street from the Darling International rendering plant. The park and Darling are in Southwest Fresno and next to residential development. The park has no picnic tables, BBQ pits, or other amenities. The grass was dead from not being watered.

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