Construction on both sites began in April, and on Wednesday, local officials including Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, the Fresno Housing Authority, and the Lowell Community Development Corporation gathered with news crews and neighbors to commemorate the groundbreaking of the Lowell neighborhood revitalization. And, of course, Brown Construction was there to appreciate and honor what a significant impact this construction project will make on this underserved community.
"Now, what was a seriously blighted community has become again a symbol of what's possible in a neighborhood. So us as neighbors—we're thrilled." - Randy White, a Lowell neighborhood resident.
Click here to see video footage and the full story from Fresno's ABC 30 Action News.