| Summary: | Abstract The movement to provide government subsidies to public housing arose in the U.K., in the early 20th century. Housing environment and dwelling unit environment were improved through this movement. This study examines improvements in the provisions of housing Acts and housing estates around World War I (WWI). Major findings of this study are as follows: Government subsidies or loans, dwelling unit density, and relaxation of byelaws were established in the provisions of the housing Acts. Further,—improvements to living conditions were realized in housing estates during WWI, and many other improvements suggested in the recommendation of Tudor Walters report were realized after WWI.
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