Secor Gardens RISE
The Secor Gardens neighborhood is a current focus of RISE.
Secor Gardens is one of many Toledo neighborhoods that a diverse cohort of residents call home. This mostly African American neighborhood has strong housing stock, but see some challenges from the nearby commercial corridors. It's proximity to The University of Toledo is a strength, but also a challenge where too much student rental housing predominates. The long-term residents of Secor Gardens work hard to move the neighborhood forward. This combination of elements shows great potential for sustainable investment.


Clinton Park RISE
The Clinton Park neighborhood is a current focus of RISE.
Clinton Park is a dense neighborhood with timeless housing stock and residents committed to a strong quality of life. This overwhelmingly African American neighborhood is close to many community assets, including Ottawa Park, The University of Toledo, and downtown Toledo. It's proximity to one of the major rail lines running through Toledo has created opportunities to clean-up and re-purpose industrial land for the benefit of residents. A mix of long-term homeowners and landlords work hard to move the neighborhood forward. This combination of elements shows great potential for sustainable investment.
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