Slum clearance in the United States

Slum clearance in the United States has been used as an urban renewal strategy to regenerate derelict or run-down districts, intended to be replaced with alternative developments or new housing. Although early calls were made during the 19th century, mass slum clearance began in the 1930's with the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933. After World War II, mass slum clearance continued with the introduction of the Housing Act of 1949; the scheme ended in 1974 having driven over 2,000 projects with costs in excess of $50 billion.

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