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What happens when public housing goes private?

Jan 24, 2024
The podcast explores the impact of privatizing public housing in NYC, highlighting concerns and consequences. It focuses on the experiences of a family living in overcrowded conditions and eventually ending up in a shelter. The lack of resident authority in decision-making and the difficult choices faced by residents are discussed. The episode also reveals the outcome of the public housing ownership transfer and emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive housing program. The hosts wrap up by sharing ways to follow the show and support them.
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