Preservation and public housing in the United States

Public housing is an important part of the heritage of the 20th century that deserves preservation, but is in danger of being demolished or unrecognizably altered. The United States, which saw the construction of such government sponsored projects, largely between 1930 and 1975, is no exception. In...

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Main Author: Theodore Prudon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Docomomo International 2021-07-01
Series:Docomomo Journal
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Online Access:https://www.docomomojournal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/51
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Summary:Public housing is an important part of the heritage of the 20th century that deserves preservation, but is in danger of being demolished or unrecognizably altered. The United States, which saw the construction of such government sponsored projects, largely between 1930 and 1975, is no exception. In the last four decades government efforts have continued to shift towards financial incentives for private initiatives for design, construction and property management. This housing legacy, if being preserved, still needs to be improved so it can continue to serve as affordable housing in the 21st century.
ISSN:1380-3204
2773-1634