Public Housing Deconcentration Strategies: Conducted for the Housing Authority of Champaign County

Public Housing Deconcentration Strategies: Conducted for the Housing Authority of Champaign County

Public Housing, Urban Planning

Executive Summary:

Executive Summary
Since the demolition of the Pruitt-Igoe towers in S1. Louis, public housing authorities
across the nation have recognized the need for a new approach to public housing.
Unfortunately, the desire to expedite the process may preclude thoughtful analysis on where to
best site these developments.
This report focuses on three elements: whether scattered site public housing should be
pursued, what constitutes an appropriate site for this endeavor, and available funding
opportunities for scattered site housing.
Crucial elements for success of scattered site public housing include:
" Proximity to employment, education and social services
" Incremental responsibility
" Development of strong social networks among neighborhood residents

Liz Davis
Jeff Engstrom
Jennifer Forbes
Tim Macholl
Gretchen Minneman
Elaina Osterbur

Unpublished report

2004

Leonard Heumann

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