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body Ericka Fields Mr. Clayton Jones English 1101 28 September 2008 Bowen Homes Projects Bowen Homes Projects are located in Atlanta, Georgia. They are the last housing projects under the Atlanta Housing Authority Jurisdiction. Based on Atlanta Police reports, between June 2007 and January 2008, there were 168 violent crimes. There were five murders during that time. They have been given permission to tear down Bowen Homes. There is a lot of crime and Drugs. They want to start tearing down 104 buildings with 650 units. There are about 913 residents in Bowen Homes. They state that they will begin moving out in the next 30 days. Demolition should begin when everyone has cleared out. This should take up to at least a year to 18 months. Felicia A. Moore, a councilwoman, says that she feels everyone being forced to move out is discouraged. For one, she feels they don’t even know where they are going. She states that she wants to be comfortable that everyone has found shelter before they demolish the projects. Atlanta Housing Authority Jurisdiction wants to start a program. This particular program is to help the residences. It’s a stricter program than section 8 which will help maintain a drug free environment. They will do such a good improvement by regular hose checks. In 2004, the Atlanta Housing Authority Jurisdiction wanted all adults, 18 to 61, to have a job, receive job training or enroll in school. They also say that the old residents could not come back if they have a history of falling behind on rent, or if they or anyone close to them, such as relatives, on the lease have any convicted crimes. Bowen Homes is not the only project community in Atlanta that are chosen for demolition. Bowen Homes is just one of the few.