Frayser affordable housing gets foothold despite economic challenges
Contractor Ronnie Crawford hangs a sign outside a newly built home at 1991 Whitney in Frayser, Wednesday, July 17. The construction is part of an effort to overcome the lasting effects of the Great Recession. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
As many as 30 more new homes could follow two new homes completed recently on Whitney Avenue in Frayser. The effort comes with some city investments and some remaining challenges from the Great Recession.
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