AMST 2440 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Universal Design, Stock Market Crash, Fire Safety
30 Mar 2017
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Critics on left and right vertical prison, concrete slum . Undergoing major transition new possibilities, new critiques. In 1990s, 9 out of 10 most distressed neighborhoods in usa = public housing projects. In 1990s, approx 30% - high-rise elevator buildings. Majority of public housing authorities (pha"s) are small - 10 big city pha"s 30% of nt"l total. Nyc - 15% of usa ph! (side note debate some scholars argue we all live in public housing". What have been best approaches to provide housing to the poor? (ex: public housing? rent control? rent vouchers? tax incentives for private builders?) 1880-1920"s progressive reformers first regulate privately-owned tenements. We need to set standards! pass first tenement laws". Light and air requirements (ex: minimum # of windows, indoor toilets) 1930s - new deal 1st public housing program. Stock market crash 1929 reformers lose faith in private market. Housing reformers - state needs to get involved!
