By Jordan Houston | East Valley Tribnune
Two Mesa neighborhoods received a $350,000 makeover thanks to a new pilot program geared toward re-vamping struggling areas within the city.
Residents say they see fewer instances of crime, graffiti and rundown properties as a result of the Love Your Neighborhood program, according to Housing and Community Development Director Liz Morales.
The pilot program was created in the spring of 2016 as a citywide effort to beautify communities and arm residents with the tools and knowledge to maintain their properties, stay in code compliance and step into leadership roles.
