Walking down Parkdale Avenue in Clayton, it’s quiet. Joggers pass by, and workers tend to lawns in the summer heat.
The streets are clear of debris, and while homes show damage, it’s hard to tell that a tornado ripped through this neighborhood roughly 100 days ago. Tarps cover roofs and, in some places, windows are shattered — some buildings are condemned but under repair.
As I walk down the street, I run into Sunny Solanki. It’s 91 degrees out as he jogs around the neighborhood. He grew up in the area and lives on Parkdale…