The Second Council District stretches from Center City south and west to the Delaware County line; in between lies the sports complex, Navy Yard, Philadelphia International Airport, and the working class communities of South and Southwest Philadelphia, with a growing influx of Asian and Hispanic immigrants. Tough economic times, the erosion of the city’s industrial base, crime, drugs and decay have hit a number of these neighborhoods hard. There is some optimism based, in part, on the planned development of “Philly Live!,” the $100 million dollar project designed to link South Philly’s three stadiums with stores, restaurants and entertainment venues. Developers are aiming for a 2012 completion date. In addition to erecting a new destination hot spot, the project should create and sustain hundreds of jobs over time that are critical for the economic well being of the district and the City.
Despite development like Philly Live! and the spate of new companies establishing residence at the Navy Yard complex, the challenge in the Second District continues to be managing and improving the quality of life in a string of diverse communities - no easy task in an era when race, ethnicity and politics are too often intertwined. Tracey Gordon has been on the front line for 10 years as block captain, now she needs your support in the voting polls tomorrow. Please Vote for Tracey Gordon.
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