In attempt to save Dorchester, Massachusetts from falling apart the City of Boston has begun to purchase run down foreclosed homes. Boston’s Mayor, Thomas Menino has been the driving force of the project. He explained that the goal is to fix the homes and sell them to families at a reasonable price.

Dorchester has its share of troubles; from crime, to joblessness, gang violence, and now this huge wave of foreclosures which has swept across the city. In order to make this project successful the city has increase street cleanings and police patrol in the area. Boston is hoping that by placing families in these homes crime will decrease, and the city will be better off.

Boston is not the only city purchasing homes to restore vitality. San Diego, Minneapolis, and Columbus, Ohio have all started to take on similar projects. Cities saving cities what a novel idea.

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