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Introduction

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Does Texas need public housing?

Overview Public housing is the only option many low income families can afford
The realities of unaffordable housing - voices of public housing residents What can low income Texans afford for housing? Affordable housing seldom trickles down Who lives in public housing in Texas

Problems facing public housing

The historical problems facing public housing
Overview The economic problem facing public housing The physical problems facing public housing Powerlessness and alienation: a public housing resident's perspective Public housing - an unbalanced relationship
HOPE for public housing If public housing were eliminated: voices of public housing residents
Gentrification and demolition - HUD's current strategy

The past: beginnings of public housing

Housing in Texas in the 1920's The Depression in Texas

The past: Public Works Administration builds housing

Opposition to public housing emerges
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