disinvestment
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“It took so long because we’re in Watts,” she said, noting that the neighborhood has faced decades of disinvestment dating back to the 1965 Watts uprising.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
It is a stab at reversing decades of disinvestment in rural communities, and a model for creating jobs in often-overlooked pockets of the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2025
But it’s a city that still suffers more from poverty and disinvestment than an excruciating shortage of housing.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2025
"The UK's advantage is slipping. If you look at the numbers there is disinvestment in research and development. It's been on a steady decline."
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2025
To meet the extraordinary level of need in our city, City Harvest has this year identified several neighborhoods that have faced historic disinvestment and continue to experience high rates of diet-related diseases.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2024
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