Rust Belt Resurgence

The Times Media Co. is leading a multi-year revitalization initiative -- targeting the city of Gary in Northwest Indiana -- to bring together community leaders, regional stakeholders, national experts, and state and federal representatives to develop an investment strategy for economic recovery. The effort was launched in 2010 as part of the Gary and Region Investment Project, which has tapped the Chicago-based Metropolitan Planning Council as a partner. Reporter Bowdeya Tweh and Times staffers are visiting cities in the Midwest and on the East Coast to identify and share best practices in community revitalization and economic development and show people in the region what life is like in these places.

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Nadeem's Addiction

Jonathan Miano

Nadeem Sarwar, 24, is a drug addict who spends much of his time on the streets of Camden, N.J., feeding his…

Dominic's shoe repair

Dominic's shoe repair

Dominic Petulla owns and runs Gold Star Shoe Repair and Hat Cleaning in Camden, N.J. He star…

Bolo's Gym

Bolo's Gym

Jose "Bolo" Gonzalez turned his north Camden, N.J. living room in into a gym and keeps his …

Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth, Minnesota

The city of Duluth, Minn. has successfully merged industry with recreation and tourism.

Rust Belt Resurgence: Youngstown, Ohio

Rust Belt Resurgence: Youngstown, Ohio

Times staff writer Bowdeya Tweh and photographer Tim Hunt visit Youngstown, Ohio to see what…

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Flint, Mich.

Leaders in former auto powerhouse work through recovery process

Leaders in former auto powerhouse work through recovery process

FLINT, Mich. | Lorene Randall could have left the city years ago. Randall retired from Delphi Corp. after working 34 years for it and its predecessor companies in Flint. Her husband Frank died nearly four years ago, and her 27-year-old grands…

July 10, 2011 12:00 am Photos

Photos

  • A scenic view of a Flint thoroughfare
  • Vehicle City's downtown shown at dusk
  • Flint emblem
  • GM property leaves its mark
  • Parks show signs of decline in Flint
  • Flint Mayor Dayne Walling
  • Auto history drives Flint museum traffic
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About the Rust Belt resurgence series

These stories about Camden, N.J., are the fourth part of an occasional series analyzing conditions in Rust Belt cities and urban revitalization efforts. Visit http://www.nwi.com/camden to view a photo gallery, videos and additional content ga…

August 05, 2012 12:00 am
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