Aerial view of Liberty City in northwest Miami, Florida, Aug. 8, 1968 as smoke rises from a building ignited by a firebomb, in renewal of violence by rioters. Picture looks west with the section's principal street, 62nd Street, running vertically through center. AP hide caption

Aerial view of Liberty City in northwest Miami, Florida, Aug. 8, 1968 as smoke rises from a building ignited by a firebomb, in renewal of violence by rioters. Picture looks west with the section's principal street, 62nd Street, running vertically through center.

In Miami, officials have announced plans to replace a troubled public housing complex.

Liberty Square, in the heart of one of Miami's most crime-plagued neighborhoods, will be demolished and residents relocated to new public housing. Officials say it will improve living conditions and reduce violent crime.

Residents like the county's plan, but worry it may be the latest in a string of broken promises.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez says that along with improving conditions for residents, demolishing and replacing the public housing complex will also reduce crime. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez says that along with improving conditions for residents, demolishing and replacing the public housing complex will also reduce crime.

A Storied History

Liberty Square is a sprawling low-rise complex: 700 units spread over several blocks. That's where Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez held his news conference.

The mayor said along with improving conditions for residents, demolishing and replacing the public housing complex will also reduce crime.

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Razing Liberty: Miami's Gambit To Fix A Crime-Plagued Neighborhood