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We have devoted this space to spotlighting some of the persistent problems that cause stress for southern Dallas residents. Progress might seem slow, as some of the addresses have been on this map month after month, with no ready fix evident. But we've pledged to be relentless, to continue to beat the drum about egregious code violations and dangerous properties until we see improvement. So, we continue to shine a bright light on these relatively small issues that become big headaches for neglected neighborhoods. Ramshackle properties that had been in decline for years now have our attention, as well as that of code inspectors and city officials.
In fall 2007, the Dallas Morning News editorial board launched a crusade to address the longstanding economic and quality-of-life disparities between the northern and southern halves of the city.
To deepen our understanding of the factors causing this imbalance, we teamed up with researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas' Institute for Urban Policy Research. They conducted surveys and collected massive quantities of data for this effort, which zeroes in on conditions in five selected neighborhoods of southern Dallas.
Questions? Comments? E-mail us at southerndallas@dallasnews.com.