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From your sources: > "While the Housing Act of 1937 looked to solve American housing issues, it became marred by inequalities and problems. The main problem th
by photochemsyn 4y ago
From your sources:
> "While the Housing Act of 1937 looked to solve American housing issues, it became marred by inequalities and problems. The main problem that rose from the legislation was the power given to the local governments. The Federal government let the local governments and voters decided on where and how to use the federal funding. This lead to local governments maintaining segregationist housing policies as well as allowing many public housing locations to become neglected."
- ch4s3 4y agoYes, I'm vary familiar with the history. The law was written and implemented poorly. It didn't have any enforcement mechanism for reimbursing or resettling residents of cleared slums. It was apparent immediately that it was going to funnel federal funds to segregation.