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Pruitt-Igoe's Urban Renewal Roots
- Pruitt-Igoe was a public housing project in St. Louis with 33 eleven-story buildings.
- It was part of urban renewal meant to replace crowded tenements with modern high-rises.
Decline Fueled by Neglect and Vandalism
- Pruitt-Igoe initially represented hope with clean new homes for thousands.
- Its decline was driven by maintenance failures, vandalism, and resident feelings of neglect.
Unbreakable Fixtures Backfire
- Unbreakable fixtures intended to prevent vandalism often encouraged residents to try to break them.
- Protective measures can paradoxically increase damage attempts.