In New York, people criticize the tower-block architecture of public housing and the inconvenient locations far from public transit and employment. But these critiques still seem to come from the outside. Which is why I am so thrilled about the new National Public Housing Museum opening in Washington, D.C. which is beginning an oral history project:
Our Stories: Resident Voices of Public Housing
This national oral history-based initiative will enrich the humanities by reflecting on the misunderstood history of public housing residents and communities across America.
This blog post reflects the opinions of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of Brooklyn Public Library.
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