Public Housing Transformation in Chicago
This research examines the ongoing changes to Chicago’s public housing program. The study follows Chicago Housing Authority tenants who are being relocated to the private market and observes the strategies of the CHA, foundations, and social service providers who are assisting the families.
Publications include:
Shelterforce Article:
Tearing Down the Community
by Sudhir Venkatesh and Isil Celimli
Public Housing Article Links:
The Robert Taylor Homes Relocation Study
A research report from the Center for Urban Research and Policy
Contact: Sudhir Venkatesh
Chicago Public Housing Transformation: A Research Report
Columbia University: Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh, Isil Çelimli, Douglas Miller, Alexandra Murphy, We The People Media, Inc., Beauty Turner
American Prospect article:
An Invisible Community: Inside Chicago's Public Housing