Public Housing in the US
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Today over 2 million Americans are living in ______ housing

public

In spite of that, we largely only hear news stories about ______ housing in the US

public

Chicago’s Cabrini-Green homes which were built beginning in 1942 and demolished by 2011 due to highly publicized issues with ______ and disrepair

violence

The discourse on public housing structures is generally that they are riddled with maintenance issues, crime and ______ exteriors

<p>unsightly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common issues associated with public housing structures?

<p>maintenance issues, crime, and unsightly exteriors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we mostly hear news stories about public housing in the US?

<p>during moments of crisis or when decisions about state and federal budgets are being made.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Americans are currently living in public housing?

<p>over 2 million.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current occupancy status of most public housing developments nationwide?

<p>either close to full occupancy or with very long waiting lists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are residents of public housing fighting for?

<p>improvements to their homes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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