FTA; "The community was beset with poverty, political corruption, gangs, disease, deteriorating housing and inadequate schools; but most of all it was beset with a sense of powerlessness. The organization successfully engaged people to change the conditions of the community. Its motto was, “We shall decide our own destiny.” And to a large extent and for some time, they did just that."
Which has led to a showcase community " beset with poverty, political corruption, gangs, disease, deteriorating housing and inadequate schools; ".
Maybe they WANT IT that way.