Trends in Public Housing in Virginia

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This 9 page paper discusses trends in public housing and the effects of these trends on urban problems. A decrease in government funding at both the federal and state levels means that cities are now turning to non-profits and the private sector to aid in funding public housing projects. The writer explains the case of Richmond, Virginia, which was able to use funds for public housing to upgrade the city's infrastructure while turning to private sources to actually build the housing. The city's creativity has resulted in more housing units being created while contributing to a sense of community not possessed by those still using the regular method of required public funding. There are 8 sources listed in the bibliography.