10 Questions
What is the process of higher-income households moving into lower-income neighborhoods, escalating the area's property values to the point that displacement occurs?
Gentrification
What are government-issued subsidies that help low-income individuals and families?
Housing Choice Voucher
What are the Economic and Societal Issues that Limit Opportunities and Shape Our Social Environment mentioned in the text?
Supply of affordable housing
What is housing made to be more affordable for low- and moderate-income people by governments and nonprofits?
Subsidized Housing
What is cited as a system failure in the text?
Lack of discharge plans from hospitals
Why do transit-friendly streets need to also be pedestrian-friendly?
To ensure safe and convenient access for both pedestrians and transit users
What are three critiques of place-based economic development strategies?
Displacement of existing communities, lack of inclusivity, and overemphasis on large corporations
According to Susan Handy, why are US cities poor candidates for being pedestrian and bicycle-friendly?
Lack of infrastructure and investment in non-motorized transportation
What conflict on the Planner's Triangle does building a stadium on fragile wetlands represent?
Environment vs. Economy
If you were to address poverty in your hometown and decided to take a people-based approach, what would that look like?
Empowering individuals through education and skills training
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