Where are Poor People to Live?: Transforming Public Housing Communities

In "Where are Poor People to Live?: Transforming Public Housing Communities," Larry Bennett provides a critical analysis of the evolving landscape of public housing in America. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2006, this compelling paperback spans 344 pages and delves into the consequences of major federal policy shifts that compel local housing authorities to demolish high-rise low-income developments. Instead, these are being replaced with more affordable, low-rise, mixed-income communities. Bennett's insightful examination zeroes in on Chicago, offering an in-depth look at the city's ongoing affordable housing crisis. This book is not just a study; it’s a call to understand the ramifications of urban policy and the future of housing for the less fortunate. Essential reading for anyone interested in political science, urban development, and public policy, it sheds light on transformative changes that affect the lives of many.