Gang Injunction

[Merovee]

Originally Posted by OrangeTopaz

Just to be clear: I certainly was not saying that the entire east/west sides are the same thing as Wheatley Courts.

I noticed the same detail but decided it was best not to risk a debate over a trivial item. Many parts of the East Side have been in transition with many immigrants moving in. The traditional East Siders are moving out.

[lessQQmorePEWPEW]

Originally Posted by perticusrex

Most people don't report crime in these higher crime areas because they are scared. They are afraid of retaliation, which is very real and often very likely. I'm not saying I agree with it - in fact I wouldn't hesitate to report a crime in my neighborhood and I've had it out a few times with people I've witnessed committing crimes. But I always wondered in the back of my mind what would be the consequence? Living in the hood is no joke - its hella stressful. You do worry about these kinds of things - wondering if you made the right decision calling someone out because "what if" they decide to come back on you? Its not as easy as some might think....

having grown up in a 'ghetto' during what i label as the transition years of my life (worse neighborhoods than SA has to offer thats for sure), its fairly easy to stay anonymous. it does require a small amount of finesse to keep up with the facade, but no more than you would usually put into any project you didnt want anyone to know about.

of course, we kept to ourselves and our grandmother was staying with us at the time. if there is one thing you can count on, its that most of the younger gangbangers have SOME respect for their elders and in my case, they never messed with her (or us).

[Merovee]

Originally Posted by Merovee

Access to jobs is important but it isn't as simple as here is a job at McDonald's vs here is a gang. It has to involve better schooling combined with parental involvement which means the parent cannot be working double shifts at a reataurant or cleaning your house then someone elses. Parents have to be involved at home too.

Good news for Wheatley Courts. They are doing more than I could ask for.

The San Antonio Housing Authority plans to raze Wheatley Courts, one of its oldest and most problematic properties, and redevelop the East Side neighborhood with mixed-income apartments.

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The money, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is part of a new Obama administration initiative that takes a broad approach to improving impoverished areas by linking the funds to requirements for better schools, public transit and access to jobs.

The days now are numbered for troubled Wheatley Courts - San Antonio Express-News

[Merovee]

More good news.

In about 18 months, the housing authority will demolish the infamous Wheatley Courts and replace the housing project with a mixed-income apartments. An area renowned for its poverty and violence, Wheatley will become something vastly different.

E. Side plan attracts D.C. guests - San Antonio Express-News

Little by little it is about caring about all of San Antonio not just your side of town or enclave. Things will change in this city overall.

[rynetwo]

I applaud the effort I just don't know who would move into the new apartments? The Hemisphere View was successful in part due to its great locations. The Wheatly Courts location will be a hard sell...