The Most Notorious Public Housing Projects Ever Built

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What happened inside America's most infamous housing projects? In this video, we explore the rise and fall of public housing developments that became symbols of poverty, crime, neglect, and urban policy failure. From Chicago's Cabrini-Green and Robert Taylor Homes to St. Louis's Pruitt-Igoe and New Orleans's Desire Projects, we examine the history behind these communities, what life was really like for residents, and why many of these projects eventually became national headlines.

This isn't just a story about buildings. It's a story about segregation, housing policy, economics, migration, community, and the people who lived through it. We look at the promises made when these projects were built, the challenges that emerged over time, and the lasting impact they had on American cities and Black communities.

Featured topics include:

Cabrini-Green (Chicago)

Robert Taylor Homes (Chicago)

Pruitt-Igoe (St. Louis)

Desire Projects (New Orleans)

Queensbridge Houses (New York City)

And other notorious public housing developments across the United States.

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