Here's another good one:
Darkies in Houston get 3-story public housing units with flat screens, a workout room, granite counter tops, computers.
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Posted 2/3/2011 12:11 pm HOUSTON - From the exterior of Kennedy Place, it looks like any other upscale apartment complex.
Inside you'll find faux granite top counters, a matching refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and an alarm system. Move over to the amenities room and there are flat screens in the lounge area, computer and workout rooms.
Upscale Apartment Complex ... with a Twist
The only thing different about this apartment complex: it?s public housing .
Sheila Johnson has lived at Kennedy Place for that last seven years. She remembers when it used to be a 30-year-old building with lots of crime.
But after $11 million in renovations, there are three-story units with balconies. The stimulus package contributed $8 million to those renovations.
Mixed Feelings About Renovated Apartments
The renovation of Kennedy Place is getting mixed reviews from those outside of the complex: mainly a young, mobile crowd. Officials and advocates say the renovated facility is not too good for families hoping get a helping hand in life.
So far, 20 of the 100 units have been filled. There is a waiting list and your qualification and rent payment depends on your income.
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