Paul - You may not like the term "fortress neighborhood" but it is a handy, and accurate way to sum up the intransigence that is legendary here in Minneapolis. It is no accident that so much supportive and affordable housing ends up in wards with high-minority, low voter turn-out, and on this matter most housing advocates are candid. They honestly report that they believe they cannot afford the time or aggravation involved in going up against Linden Hills or East Harriet (for instance), and so they feel they must pursue softer targets so they can get their projects done. On this matter there is little disagreement. Especially without City leadership weighing in, they have a sad but true point. But it is no excuse to continue the brazen pattern of segregation through "selective" siting of programs and housing.
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