1.   The neighborhood is rife with illegal drug activity and violence.

2.   The neighborhoods are the lifeblood of this city.

3.   This neighborhood is an organic part of the city.

4.   The neighborhood is full of dilapidated houses with scruffy backyards.

5.   Although the closest real neighborhood is across a highway, the area is in the process of revitalization, with landlords converting warehouses into loft condominiums.

6.   Although most violent crime occurs in southeast Washington, far from the major tourist attractions, no neighborhood is immune.

7.   Although the neighborhood is generally quiet, several residents said there have been growing racial tensions.

8.   Although the neighborhood is hectic during the week, and newly renovated office spaces are filling up, weekends are still quiet, and traffic is sparse.

9.   An urban neighborhood is by definition a niche market where independent merchants can thrive.

10.   And in the Seattle area, two major bridges were closed after damage caused by mudslides, and some neighborhoods were isolated.