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]]>The Klondike and Smokey City neighborhoods were two of the first primarily black neighborhoods in the city of Memphis. In the years following the closure of plants and other factories, houses were boarded up, the neighborhoods became blighted, and the area has seen its share of decline. Today they’re primed for a comeback, with investment and revitalization taking hold in surrounding neighborhoods, with projects like Crosstown Concourse and the Pinch District inviting residents, investors and businesses.
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Frayser is populated by residents who are heavily invested in their neighborhood’s future, fighting for the survival and betterment of their schools, grocery stores, community centers, and other assets necessary for success.
Frayser is filled with hard working people who are at the front of the movement in Memphis that encourages homeownership amongst residents of all income levels. Community centers are pillars of this community, where residents are encouraged to vote, be active, and engage their children in a variety activities year-round.
Living in Raleigh provides residents with the conveniences of suburban life, but with shorter commutes and great cost of living. With housing stock built primarily in the 60s and 70s, the homes are affordable, well built, and ready to be made into the home of your dreams. There are shopping options for everyone on Austin Peay Road as well as doctor’s offices, libraries, and a hospital right in the area.
Like other North Memphis areas, Raleigh has seen its share of ups and downs, but the neighborhood is poised for a revival. At the site of the former Raleigh Springs Mall, the City of Memphis is building the Raleigh Springs Town Center that will feature a state of the art library with a teen tech center, a police traffic center and station, a large skate park, and a second-story rooftop observation area overlooking an adjacent lake.
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