The racially motivated murders in Jacksonville’s New Town community have created grief and additional strain in an urban neighborhood that was already experiencing challenges. There are no grocery stores in New Town, no restaurants, or access to shopping.
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In her neighborhood, there are churches on practically every corner, but there’s not one grocery store, not one movie theater, sit down restaurant, shopping district or well-kept playground. Wesley Phillips also has ties to the New Town community and points out that the racially motivated murders compound issues for the local youth.
The City of Jacksonville in recent years has worked to reduce crime in the 32209 zip code, and dedicated resources to address food insecurity and women’s health. But Joyce says here, there’s a lot more that needs to be done. She hopes the attention her neighborhood is getting continues.
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