How Do You Factor in Historical Contexts in Housing Policy?

Housing and housing policy is one area where historical legacies are still relevant. Research shows that where you live has real implications for your long term ot outcome. The department of housing and urban development spends over 50 billion dollars every year on affordable housing resources. But the families who actually get access to these very important resources are more likely to use them in areas of high poverty, where we see worse outcomes for low income children.