San Antonio’s economic segregation is perhaps most reflected in the city’s near West Side, located just west of downtown. The construction of highways in the 1960s physically separated the area from the city center and blocks of homes were torn down in the name of urban renewal.

Fronteras: Meeting The Needs Of San Antonio’s West Side — A Conversation With The Avenida Guadalupe Association

"Fronteras" is a Texas Public Radio program exploring the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides insight into life along the U.S.- Mexico border. Our stories examine unique regional issues affecting lifestyle, politics, economics and the environment.

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Fronteras: Meeting The Needs Of San Antonio’s West Side — A Conversation With The Avenida Guadalupe Association

Fronteras: Meeting The Needs Of San Antonio’s West Side — A Conversation With The Avenida Guadalupe Association

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