Video The fate of condemned houses
Most condemned houses get back up to code, but with the city’s limited demolition budget, some can stay boarded up for a long, long time.
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Ian-Alijah is an experienced visual design artist with a background in video production and graphic design. He was born and raised in Chattanooga, where he grew a love for storytelling and cinematography.
He’s been awarded for several short films throughout his career including a multinational award from Lift-Off Global Film Studios. When he’s not creating art, you can find him enjoying a hot bowl of ramen with his headphones on.
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