It is the latest of several revitalization efforts that have stretched over decades, and it is part of a new wave of efforts developing from residents and business owners who say they must have a louder voice and a greater stake in decisions that are made.
The interesting phrase here, particularly given that this is a local news story that otherwise takes the expected rah rah tone, is: “revitalization efforts that have stretched over decades.” That strikes me as a dog whistle to the experienced/knowledgeable local reader.
