As the city continues on its destructive path, there is no need for us to be on the defensive; we can wage a battle of our own for mass public housing.
Under the sophisticated and savvy leadership of new HACLA head Doug Guthrie, the city has finally been able to put Jordan Downs at the service of more profitable objectives.
Using every weapon at its disposal to wage war during the second phase of redevelopment at Pico-Aliso, the Housing Authority essentially achieved a total victory — until the blowback hit over a decade later.
