In an effort to revitalize the downtown area, the City Council devised a plan centered on highway construction. The Kenyon-Barr neighborhood, home to around 25,000 low-income people, was selected for the construction of I-75.
To revitalize the downtown district, the City Council formulated a strategy that emphasized highway building. The Kenyon-Barr area, which houses roughly 25,000 low-income residents, was designated for the implementation of I-75.