@kelvinwashington36: This brief documentary chronicles and analyzes the decline of the Pruitt-Igoe public housing project. Pruitt-Igoe was a large public housing project in St. Louis, Missouri, a complex of 33 11-story towers built in 1954 to address inner-city overcrowding , known for its rapid decline and eventual demolition. It became a symbol of failed urban renewal due to design flaws, lack of maintenance, and social issues. The complex, designed by Minoru Yamasaki, consisted of 33 eleven-story apartment buildings for low-income families. Here's a more detailed look: Design and Construction: Opened in 1954, Pruitt-Igoe was intended to be a modern, affordable housing solution. However, it was criticized for its high-rise design, lack of community spaces, and inadequate maintenance funding. Decline: Within a few years, the complex experienced high vacancy rates, crime, and social problems, making it largely uninhabitable by the late 1960s. Demolition: The first buildings were demolished in 1972, with the entire complex being torn down by 1976. This was a rare event for a public housing project of that scale. Legacy: Pruitt-Igoe became a powerful symbol of the failures of modernist urban planning and public housing projects, and a reminder of the challenges faced by low-income communities. Thank you RenewingAmericanCity @RenewingAmericanCity-sc7dt@YouTube Description Welcome to "Renewing the American City"--a venue for sharing student projects from my urban geography course. In the class, students research, write, and produce short documentaries about the impact of urban renewal on an American city. Please enjoy some of the exemplary projects from current and past semesters. #fypシ #fypシ゚viral #blackhistory #fyp ##housingprojects

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