It's more the case that once white people move into a black neighborhood rents go up and push out lower-income residents, who are disproportionately minority.I think that working with the local communities as @Veronica Woods suggests is the best way try to "bring up" a neighborhood as opposed to destroying the fabric of it. 

I purchased cabinets from IKEA, made my own vanities from prime lumber and fabricated concrete counter tops for the kitchen and both baths.

The retirees love the affordable living and great weather.Job growth continues with excellent companies like the Intel expansion/build out of its fabrication facility, Apple and many CA companies find AZ much more attractive than CA.

It sort of goes against the fabric of who we are.Just my thoughts

I currently work for SEPTA in Philadelphia as a welder/fabricator and while it's a great job I don't wish to see my life gone before I am able to live it, I'm sure you all know the deal with that.I build motorized drift trikes in my off-time (Google them if you're curious) and they're tons of fun.

I currently work for SEPTA in Philadelphia as a welder/fabricator and while it's a great job I don't wish to see my life gone before I am able to live it, I'm sure you all know the deal with that.I build motorized drift trikes in my off-time (Google them if you're curious) and they're tons of fun.

Here it is get the hottest water you can get and add 2 large scoops of all fabric bleach and KOSHER SALF, SEA SALT, OR THE KIND OF SALT YOU PUT IN A WATER SOFTNER a couple of heaping scoops. 

Also metal railings can be fairly expensive as well since they need to be fabricated at shop then installed. 

I am also considering replacing w/ a pre-fabricated/manufactured 4 unit building. 

I am also considering replacing w/ a pre-fabricated/manufactured 4 unit building.