Description: Kevin White and Harry 'Lewis' Spence hold press conference to announce redevelopment of Columbia Point public housing. Columbia Point exteriors. BAYSIDE EXPOSITION CENTER, ENVIRONS.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/29/1983
Description: BETTY WASHINGTON OF COLUMBIA POINT PROJECT FIGHTS POVERTY PROBLEMS — DRUGS, HOUSING
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/01/1987
Description: Columbia Point public housing exteriors.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/21/1982
Description: Exteriors of Columbia Point housing project. Some buildings have boarded up windows. Graffiti, trash all around. Interview with resident Joe Lacey; says biggest problem is rampant drug dealing, especially at 2 Brandon. Dark, filthy, dilapidated interior of hallway and vacant apartment. Interview with female resident with ten children plus grandchildren who says no one cares about atrocious conditions at the development; reputation of the residents is undeservedly tainted by crime and neglect there. Calls it a dumping ground from which no one can afford to move.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/12/1977