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    What Is the Future for St. Louis’s Southside Neighborhoods?



    For this video we check out the Boulevard Heights neighborhood, along with the Carondelet and Patch neighborhoods. St. Louis’s southside looks much nicer than the northside, but crime has been picking up on the southside of town, which historically has always been the nicer side of town. Some southside neighborhoods could still be considered as safe, however much of the southside has gained a bad reputation.

    Willmore Park: 0:00 – 2:38
    Boulevard Heights: 2:38 – 6:53
    Carondelet: 6:53 – 8:31
    Patch: 8:31 – 10:46
    Broadway: 10:46 – 20:54
    Carondelet: 20:54 – 28:36
    Boulevard Heights: 28:36 – 30:50
    Carondelet Park: 30:50 – 34:39

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    2. Dana Brady on

      The democracy will cease to exist when u take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not "Thomas Jefferson St Louis is filled with the well off enablers and the ones who play the victim

    3. Chris Harden on

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      Willmore Park: 0:00 – 2:38

      Boulevard Heights: 2:38 – 6:53

      Carondelet: 6:53 – 8:31

      Patch: 8:31 – 10:46

      Broadway: 10:46 – 20:54

      Carondelet: 20:54 – 28:36

      Boulevard Heights: 28:36 – 30:50

      Carondelet Park: 30:50 – 34:39

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    5. ROD'S BIG ADVENTURES on

      I grew up in st louis, south city was always a nice area,then some of the north city trash started moving to south city and usually the vience was on the state streets, south city boarders south county,i use to work that area as a truck driver and i also drove a tow truck there to, during the day its not bad, usually the bad guys are sleeping, at night you had to keep extra attention where you go, but not as bad as north city, sometime the media makes things sound worser than they truly are to enhance their rating, theres other cities out there that are much worser

    9. mdmarko on

      St. Louis has no future. Many years ago nearly 800,000 people, a thriving city. Now less than 300,000, circling the drain. Originally from the area, escaped decades ago. What a shame.

    12. Matthew G on

      I hope St. Louis gets to a spot where they are able to enforce the law and prosecute violent criminals and thieves. I think that the fact that so many of these crimes go unprosecuted may play a role in their being committed, as well as other more complex factors. Edit:you mentioned this in the video.

    14. Don Waters on

      Iam not quite as negative about the south side as some are. For one thing, the crime rate is high because there is a relatively high population density compared to the north side. Also there are gentrified neighborhoods on the south side. I don't see it deteriorating to the same degree as the north, although there are parts that look pretty seedy.

    16. Andrew Dallas on

      Chris, did you write the electronic music in this video? I like the sound. You used the same music while doing Flint Mich. Two thumbs up on your talent of making these great videos.

    17. loraine st james on

      good coverage on St Louis. Like how you summerize the whole content in the end of the video as it helps viewers to remember the content better. Yes well documented for sure. Some very nice middle class areas . Thank you for your work.

    18. Paul Martin on

      The housing styled in all these dead cities is quite shocking and whats with all the timber,bricks are the way to go ,and also bungalows not horrible square double story monstrosities.

    21. CAR OLD DISCOVER🚛& FINDER😎 on

      Back in the early or mid 90s at the line. You're quickly transfer between nice neighborhood 2 bad neighborhood or vice-versa which direction you travel. It doesn't matter what city I'm talkin about. The thieving murderers and otherwise criminal element to figure out instead of stealing from each other go to the other part town where they had more. I'm not only have they've done that the branch now I'm following them as they go out into the suburbs. About the last 20 years this has dramatically increased. Plus parents leave taking their children with him and part of the problem sometime and spreading it.

    24. Scott S. on

      Now that the criminal loving Kim Gardner is gone and a real manager is being installed there is a good chance the crime will go down. Parsons was smart to pick Gabe Gore.

    27. Vinoth K on

      St. Louis, like any other city, faces multiple factors that contribute to its crime rate. While it is difficult to pinpoint a single cause, several factors often associated with higher crime rates in St. Louis include:

      Poverty and Socioeconomic Disparities: High levels of poverty, income inequality, and socioeconomic disparities can contribute to an increased likelihood of crime. Poverty-stricken areas may experience higher rates of unemployment, limited access to quality education, and inadequate social support systems, all of which can foster an environment conducive to criminal activity.

      Gang Activity and Drug Trade: The presence of gangs and drug trade can contribute significantly to crime rates. St. Louis has struggled with gang-related violence, particularly in certain neighborhoods. The illegal drug trade often fuels conflicts between rival gangs and contributes to violence and other criminal activities.

      Urban Decay and Neighborhood Disinvestment: Areas experiencing urban decay, characterized by abandoned buildings, lack of economic opportunities, and limited resources, can become breeding grounds for criminal activities. Neglected neighborhoods often face challenges related to unemployment, inadequate housing, and limited access to essential services.

      High Rates of Gun Violence: St. Louis has consistently had high rates of gun-related violence, which contributes to the overall crime rate. Easy access to firearms, illegal firearms trafficking, and disputes settled through gun violence can exacerbate the crime problem.

      Historic Racial Segregation and Divisions: St. Louis, like many American cities, has a history of racial segregation and divisions. Residential segregation can perpetuate socioeconomic disparities, limit opportunities, and lead to concentrated poverty and crime in certain areas.

      Inadequate Social Programs and Rehabilitation: Limited access to effective social programs, including education, job training, mental health services, and substance abuse rehabilitation, can hinder efforts to address root causes of crime and help individuals reintegrate into society.

      Limited Community Policing and Trust: Trust and positive relationships between law enforcement agencies and communities are vital in reducing crime. Lack of trust and strained relationships can impede effective crime prevention and hinder community cooperation with law enforcement efforts.

      It's important to note that addressing crime rates requires a multi-faceted approach that goes beyond addressing individual causes. It involves comprehensive strategies focusing on community engagement, poverty alleviation, educational opportunities, violence prevention, and criminal justice reform.

    31. Lisa Huffman on

      You are almost to last stop liquor store. That uses to be a bait store too. We would get our beer and fish at Wilmore or carondolet park as kids. Now that store is owned by the same people who own south public on Broadway

    36. Mary Grummer on

      I was born and raised in St Louis county, in the good ol’ 50s, but I have never seen any of those neighborhoods. These videos are the only way I will ever see them. For obvious reasons. We fled the county in the late 70s and never looked back.

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