The Impact of Demolishing Public Housing Projects in Big Cities

A lot of major public housing projects in big cities were conveniently standing in the way of gentrification. Chicago's Cribrini Green, Houston's Allen Parkway Village and New Orleans' St. Thomas are examples. When those obstacles are removed, that gentrification can really tear through. So not only are deeply affordable public housing units eliminated but the rents in the surrounding neighborhoods can go through the roof further reducing affordability.