They’re cleaning things up and making everything brighter. I like the changes. Hopefully more jobs will open up. — Vanessa, Patient Observer, Dorchester
New buildings. They’re modernizing Boston. — Gloris Macklin, Bus Monitor, Roxbury
As far as Roxbury is concerned, white folks are moving back in. It’s a good thing. Diversity is always good. — Drew, Self-employed, Roxbury
A lot of change is happening in Dudley. New buildings. Getting rid of the alcoholics and addicts. It’s changing for the better, but there’s gentrification. — Debra Johnson, Community Advocate, Roxbury
The fares are going up on the MBTA. Everything’s getting more expensive. — Carlena Bumpurs, Security Guard, Roxbury
What hasn’t changed is there’s still a lot of racism in the schools. I can’t believe how bad it is. — Adthalina Roberson, Chef, Roxbury