By Twin Cities Daily Planet 
Are the Riverside Plaza and Seward high-rise apartment complexes, home to low-income residents for more than 35 years, "beyond merely shabby" and filled with crime? Or are they "a vital and fascinating mix of cultures ... a series of villages in the city with the opportunity to begin life in the United States among one's countrymen?"
As rehab plans for the Riverside Plaza buildings go forward, community debate has intensified. Many people object to the design of the buildings, or to the concept of high-rise apartment housing for low-income residents. For others, the discussion is tinged with racism and anti-immigrant prejudice. One commenter observed: “One person's ghetto is another person's village.”
We plan in-depth reporting on the two neighborhoods, highlighting concerns and facts, with multi-media articles, video, audio and photography. Our reporting will include a high level of participation by people who live and work in the communities, featuring their voices and their stories. It will include:
