Langston, David Rowe 2002-07-11
David Langston talks about his experiences serving as Mayor of Lubbock, Texas and his involvement in downtown and North Overton Redevelopment. Note: This interview is part of the North Overton Redevelopment Collection.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: David Rowe Langston
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Date: July 11, 2002
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:30:51
Abstract
Introduction; Family background; North Overton neighborhood; Downtown redevelopment; Involvement in St. John’s Methodist Church; Historical significance of downtown Lubbock; Downtown festivals on Broadway; Elected as Mayor of Lubbock; Texas Tech University involvement in city revitalization; Concerns about North Overton neighborhood; Code violations; Eviction process; McDougal redevelopment plans; Largest urban redevelopment project in the United States; Redevelopment process; Relocation of residents; Criminal activity and displacement; Decrease in Ramirez Elementary School’s attendance; Increased cost of living; New housing and residents; Abandoned structures; Redevelopment schedule; Used by homeless people; Safety hazards; Neighborhood demographics; Impact of resident relocation; Differences in income level; Political influence; Goals of North Overton Redevelopment; Diverse residential population; Cosmopolitan neighborhood; Quality housing.
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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room
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