Refugees speaking over 30 different languages from throughout the world make City Heights their first home. Large portions of City Heights residents receive public assistance. Many of these are persons who may not have a permanent or even temporary residence who are receiving General Relief from the County. Much of these properties are one bedroom or smaller units. There is a need and market demand for higher number of bedrooms per unit in the neighborhood.
Kids have few safe places to play.
Dangerous streets, alleys and abandoned buildings allow criminal activity. Schools that were designed for 300 students have nearly 1,000 students enrolled on the average. Parents lack adequate employment. Many families are linguistically isolated. Few after school activities exist.