Addressing the Urban Crisis: Growth, Decay, and the Role of HUD, 1968-05-15 - 1971-12-31

Item — Box: 282, Folder: 21

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0007

Scope and Contents

Ruth L. Prokop, Special Assistant to the Under Secretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, discusses the crisis facing American cities in 1968 due to the forces of growth and decay. She highlights the need for a national urban strategy to address issues such as poverty, lack of opportunity, and social disorganization. Prokop outlines the Department's efforts to address these challenges through programs like public housing, urban renewal, and the Model Cities program, which aims to create model neighborhoods across the country. President Johnson has requested $2.5 billion in funding for this initiative over the next three years.

Dates

Creation: 1968-05-15 - 1971-12-31

Creator

From the Collection: Harris, Fred R., 32nd Chair of the Democratic National Committee (1969-1970); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1964-1973), 1930- (Person)

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