Very Local History: Waffle House Coming Soon
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In this Very Local History episode we tackle the concept of “urban renewal,” using Wilmington, North Carolina as a case study.
In the 1970’s the Downtown Area Revitalization Effort was formed to spearhead the transformation of the languishing central business district back into a center of commerce. But the story begins long before this, spanning decades of history that paralleled momentous national trends that were affecting the very heart of American cities. Read More …