American Dream

Much has been made of the success of redevelopment of various parts of Arlington County, Virginia - including the clustering of high-density apartments and townhomes around transit stations. But in discussing those success stories, the plight of the people forced out ahead of the redevelopment is rarely discussed. In this story, Washington Post reporter Annie Gowen discusses the the fate of Lillian Veney, a 79-year-old resident of Buckingham Village, an apartment complex that's still somewhat affordable, at least by Arlington standards.

Neighborhood's Guardian Cast Out of All She Loves:
Arlington Redevelopment Puts 'Mama' and Friends on Uncertain Path