Westside Slums

Description

While this slum is run down and generally impoverished, there is a pervasive feeling of renewal here. People are walking around, even at this time of night, and seem devoid of the sense of paranoia and fear that one commonly attributes to such a downtrodden neighborhood. The sidewalks and small parks look clean, if not carefully maintained, and the closely packed homes appear well taken care of.  

Rumors

A charismatic local has begun to organize the populace into community groups, admonishing them to take back their neighborhood and to take pride in it.  

Traits

Physical: Access +1, Safety +1. Easily reached by both public transportation and car, this slum is gradually turning itself around.   Mental: Information +1, Awareness +3. Locals are taking pains to improve both the local school and library, and people are paying attention to what transpires here.   Social: Prestige –1, Stability +3. While this is a lowerclass neighborhood, the people have genuine solidarity.  

Haven Qualities

Location 2, Security 3, Size 3. Feeding is becoming increasingly difficult here, due to the neighborhood watch, but havens tend to be spacious and secure.