She believes that some changes, including a new convention center at La Bahia and a stronger economy, could be very positive for the community. Yet for every hope, she has pressing concerns. But people living here have more immediate concerns. They want to know where they're going to live. There's just a lack of communication.
People are scared, there are so many rumors.
When people don't know what's going on, they assume. People need direct, accessible communication. When they've had meetings at night, there's been people gathered outside. As Wilson speaks, her determined eyes contain the spark of an activist. Since people come to her with so many rumors about redevelopment, she's already put in several calls to the Planning Department requesting a fact-sheet of answers to the most commonly asked questions.