The Bassett District has witnessed a tremendous resurgence of resident interest and involvement in neighborhood activities.  Numerous residents have stepped forward to take up the challenge of building on our assets to create an engaging and vital neighborhood district and it is becoming more proactive.  For instance, Operation CUB (Clean Up Bassett) is a volunteer effort to reduce the incidence of trash in the public right-of-way as well as on private property visible from the street.

Increasing owner-occupied housing is a goal of the Bassett District Neighborhood Plan and that trend is continued with the opening of the Fourth Ward Lofts and the construction of Nolan Shores condominiums.  The conversion of small one- to three-unit rental properties to owner-occupied housing in Block 49 along Doty, Henry, and Wilson Streets has brought new life to those homes.  The historic Tobacco Warehouses that have languished for years are undergoing an incredible restoration.  We're proud of these changes and look forward to further improvements in our district. 

(From Capitol Neighborhoods)