
The Persistence of Poverty in a "Comeback City"
THE PERSISTENCE OF POVERTY IN A “COMEBACK CITY” Most people would agree that the city of Cleveland has been on the upswing in many visible ways in recent years. Several city neighborhoods are now attracting well-educated young people who would not have considered “city living” ten years ago. And many new businesses have followed those new residents into these neighborhoods. At the same time, Cleveland’s downtown and University Circle districts are generating significant ne