

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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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Impact of Public Housing Going Private in New York City
03:56 • 2min
Living in Overcrowded Conditions and Ending up in a Shelter
05:53 • 18min
A Shift in Decision-Making: Privatizing Public Housing in New York City
23:36 • 4min
The Dilemma of Privatization
27:40 • 11min
The Outcome of the Public Housing Ownership Transfer
38:58 • 2min
Outro and Sponsor Messages
40:44 • 2min