Original sentence: Built in 1993, the two-story Mall at Steamtown was built in the interest of downtown shopping revival, and many new businesses have renovated old buildings, or brought new construction to dilapidated properties and vacant lots.In spite of this progress, a 2001 Washington Post Magazine column described Wilkes-Barre as "awful" and Scranton as "awfuler," and named it a contender for the "armpit of America".It has since been a catalyst for renewed pride among Scrantonians and has prompted the acceleration of renewal that was already beginning.Nay Aug Park, having been in a state of disrepair for many recent years is now in the process of reclaiming its original status a prominent recreational destination for area families.The University of Scranton campus borders the downtown area in the city's Hill Section and its grounds and facilities are constantly being improved; it is a vital contributor to the local economy and culture
Edited sentence: Built in 1993, the two-story Mall at Steamtown was built in the interest of downtown shopping revival, and some new businesses have renovated old buildings, or brought new construction to dilapidated properties and vacant lots, mainly due to government tax-free zones, usually given to politically connected and prominent individuals and corporations.In 2001, a Washington Post Magazine column described Wilkes-Barre as "awful" and Scranton as "awfuler," and named it a contender for the "armpit of America".Nay Aug Park, having been in a state of disrepair for many recent years, has seen some improvements in recent years, but has mostly plyed the role of political football, and is still in need of much improvement.Once again, these conceptions of Scranton stem from its long history of economic depression and political corruption.Only recently, a movement has started to awaken residents to the abuse of taxpayers in Scranton, led by political activist Joe Pilchesky, and his website, www.The University of Scranton campus borders the downtown area in the city's Hill Section.The cycle of political corruption has gone on for so long, and is such a Scranton tradition, that many residents have become numb to the rampant corruption and cronyism in local government