These stories about Youngstown, Ohio, are the first in an occasional series analyzing conditions in Rust Belt cities and urban revitalization efforts. Visit www.nwitimes.com/news/special-section/rust-belt-resurgence/youngstown/ to view a photo gallery, videos and additional content gathered in Youngstown.
The series is a part of The Times Media Co.'s multiyear revitalization initiative targeting the city of Gary in Northwest Indiana. The Gary and Region Investment Project, which launched last year, aims to bring together community leaders, regional stakeholders, national experts, and state and federal representatives to develop an investment strategy for economic recovery.
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