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The problem is, the housing projects ended up being a major contributor to gangs in the cities. Growing up, "the projects" was a common euphemism for gang-infe
by kQq9oHeAz6wLLS 6y ago
The problem is, the housing projects ended up being a major contributor to gangs in the cities. Growing up, "the projects" was a common euphemism for gang-infested ghettos, even though that likely was only true for a small portion of the projects.
See here, for example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subsidized_housing_in_the_United_States#Social_issues https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subsidized_housing_in_the_Unit...
- chriswarbo 6y agoYes, there are pros and cons; hence why I haven't argued for or against any approach to housing (although I have been arguing against the hypocricy of someone advocating for an approach that they don't themselves follow, like non-renting landlords having renters)