The city also was able to improve two sections of Planeview through federal grant money in 1996 and 1997, demolishing five run-down homes, installing sidewalks and adding a small park, among other work. Residents said one of the challenges in improving Planeview is the lack of homeowners. People who attended last week's meeting said homeowners make up only about 20 percent of the residents. In short, he said, they can help themselves. It's in how well these folks organize themselves to make it happen.
Residents say they'll do what they can to improve the area.
And they hope the new study will result in even more improvements.