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Hyde Park housing case ends in loss but aims for racial balance
The Southeast Chicago Commission lost its suit against Lake Village Developers over 47th and Lake Park housing. The decision supports a mixed income plan to integrate Hyde Park, with FHA data and Harper Square showing higher black tenant presence in 236 units. The article notes University of Chicago ties and calls for cooperation to ensure integration.
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Southeast
Chicago
Department of Urban Renewal
Lake Village Association
LVA
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Harper Square
47Th
Lake Park
Hyde Park- Kenwood
Federal Housing Administration
Lake Village
SCC
FHA
Richard McClaren
Julian Levi
Levi
Woodlawn
47Th St
Lake Village Highrise
Hyde Park
University of Chicago
University