Every story includes a beginning, middle and end. However, projects have a continuous cycle that most people lack the knowledge to understand. Jane Jacobs discusses the failing method of designing one project and duplicating the same low-income housing to give the project a new beginning. The strategy of rebuilding has not been successful. Eliminating slums or halting the decaying of neighborhoods in cities has not been accomplished. This concept of salvaging continues the failing method in a never ending cycle. However, there are proper steps that can be taken to reverse the process for decay.
The lack of involvement from city planners on the decaying issue has created what is known as “The Slums.” Jacobs’ solutions include development at …show more content…
White and Black Americans lived in the same complex that formed a positive atmosphere. In the film, many former residents reminisced on the experience of family and community. Valerie Sills, a former resident, says “You were never alone and therefore safe.” Sylvester Brown, another former resident, states “You had an engaging electric life.” Jacquelyn Williams says “Friendships and bonds were formed.” These memories will forever be a time capsule of life. However, there were many negative memories that caused the downfall of …show more content…
The government took responsibility to fund the development and construction of Pruitt-Igoe. The Housing Authority was responsible for maintaining the housing complex. In the beginning, everything was kept in order and in good condition. Over time, tenants were charged more and more for housekeeping and landscape maintenance. The absent of funding was expected to be come from tenants. As a result, many people were not able to live comfortably and provide for their families. The lack of leadership and planning from the Housing Authority only made things worse. Living conditions became horrible, elevators began to break down, and White Americans migrated to the outer city, as a result of the Housing Act of 1949. It quickly became a place of poverty, crime, and lost hope for a better
The lack of involvement from city planners on the decaying issue has created what is known as “The Slums.” Jacobs’ solutions include development at …show more content…
White and Black Americans lived in the same complex that formed a positive atmosphere. In the film, many former residents reminisced on the experience of family and community. Valerie Sills, a former resident, says “You were never alone and therefore safe.” Sylvester Brown, another former resident, states “You had an engaging electric life.” Jacquelyn Williams says “Friendships and bonds were formed.” These memories will forever be a time capsule of life. However, there were many negative memories that caused the downfall of …show more content…
The government took responsibility to fund the development and construction of Pruitt-Igoe. The Housing Authority was responsible for maintaining the housing complex. In the beginning, everything was kept in order and in good condition. Over time, tenants were charged more and more for housekeeping and landscape maintenance. The absent of funding was expected to be come from tenants. As a result, many people were not able to live comfortably and provide for their families. The lack of leadership and planning from the Housing Authority only made things worse. Living conditions became horrible, elevators began to break down, and White Americans migrated to the outer city, as a result of the Housing Act of 1949. It quickly became a place of poverty, crime, and lost hope for a better