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the problems with projects have always been more than the usual stereotypes. Low rise, smaller projects fared much better than high rises in many places. The status of public housing as the housing of last resort, instead of housing with well-enforced rules was a problem, along with the deterioration of maintenance. Deferred maintenance was the preferred way for the public and private sector to whether the growing inflation of the 70s. NYC's projects seem to be in better shape than most other cities--I did a site visit for a research project in the S Bronx a few years ago and the atmosphere around the projects was totally different than what I used to experience on the South Side of Chicago. The projects in NYC tend to be less concentrated and the chronic shortage of affordable housing in the city probably has played a role.

by Rich on Mar 4, 2012 7:18 pm • link • report

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