Sentences with phrase «tired public housing projects»

Under the shadow of the West Virginia hills on the Ohio side of the river lies Steubenville, a hodge - podge of solidly built, well - maintained churches and other buildings; burnt - out brick husks with gaping holes where windows and doors once were; sagging single - family houses and tired public housing projects; warehouses; abandoned businesses; and trash - strewn empty lots — all crammed together in one compact area.