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Jan 1957
Urban Renewal of American Cities
Publication: Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Volume 122, Issue 1
Abstract
The urban renewal program, authorized by the Federal Housing Act of 1954 provides for (a) prevention of the spread of blight, (b) rehabilitation of salvable areas, and (c) clearance and redevelopment of nonsalvable slums. Federal aids available under the Federal Housing Act of 1954 and community activity in undertaking an urban renewal program are outlined herein.
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Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Volume 122 • Issue 1 • January 1957
Pages: 330 - 337
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© 1957 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 10, 2021
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James W. Follin, M.ASCE
Urban Renewal Consultant, De Leuw, Cather & Co., Chicttgo, Ill.
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