Redlining and human element in urban housing policy
The piece warns executives and HUD officials about neglecting the human element in communities, risking redlining and disinvestment. It critiques Chicago HUD efforts, calls for local control, and urges blended research methods to address abandonment, homelessness, and racially changing housing markets.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Washington, D.C
Chicago Area
John Waner
Chicago
Washington Hud
Austin
Mid
de Wise
de Vise
Cars Not Bikes Are Dangerous In Forest Park Letter
Steven Olderr argues drivers cause more danger than cyclists and urges car safety focus. He calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules at intersections, better driver caution, and stronger bicycle education alongside warnings and police involvement.
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Forest Park
Steven Olderr
Forest Park World
Riverside
Oak Park Festival Theatre praised for Shakespeare festival
Readers thank the Oak Park Festival Theatre for a satisfying Shakespeare festival in a lovely setting. The letter urges village support to bring back and expand the company next summer, noting positive public relations from Chicago drama critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park Festival Theatre Company
Chicago
Illinois HB 1314 backers seek governor action on budget add
A public notice urges letters to Governor Dan Walker about HB 1314 adding 2 million dollars to the DMH DD budget. It warns a 2 million cut would hit CARC programs and services. The appeal comes from Thomas R. Powers of the Chicago Association for Retarded Children. The message includes a heartfelt donor thank you for the West Suburban hospital benefit with Benny Goodman at Ravinia Park.
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Illinois
Walker
Dan Walker
State Capitol
Springfield
West Suburban Hospital
Benny Goodman
Ravinia Park
Women’s Board
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Humboldt Park
Oak Park
Adlai Stevenson
FHA
Waner
Congress
Washington
Pierre de Vise
Austin Town Hall Park
Circle Avenue
Steven
Olderr
Old Oak Park
Barrie Playground
Thomas R. Powers
Chicago Assn. For
Franklin Park
Elmwood Park
River Grove
Melrose Park
Illinois Press Assn
Maywood
Bonnie Gross
John J. Wilk
North Ave
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