Should Every Neighborhood Be for Everyone? POLL

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Should Every Neighborhood Be for Everyone? POLL

During President Obama’s administration, there was a push to place public housing in more affluent neighborhoods as part of an initiative to reduce concentrated poverty and improve access to better schools, jobs, and transportation. The idea was based on research showing that where people live has a huge impact on their long-term economic opportunities. However, the initiative received significant backlash from some residents and local governments, who raised concerns ranging from property values to community integration.

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