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 <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
In Miami, officials have announced plans to replace a troubled public housing complex. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Residents like the county's plan, but worry it may be the latest in a string of broken promises. <\/p>\n
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 <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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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. <\/p>\n
The mayor said along with improving conditions for residents, demolishing and replacing the public housing complex will also reduce crime. <\/p>\n
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