The stereotypical image of public housing in America is one of deteriorating buildings, urban blight, and dysfunctional housing authorities in seemingly never-ending crises. Residents routinely deal with bad living conditions, including heat failures, pest infestations, mold, and leaks. And public housing projects are often found in areas with concentrated poverty and in underserved, racially segregated […]
After severe storms caused flash flooding at the Minnesota State Fair and left thousands without power across the Twin Cities Saturday, more inclement weather is…