Is It Possible for Cities to Provide Decent Housing for Low-Income

question 50

Multiple Choice

Is it possible for cities to provide decent housing for low-income, working class residents?

• A)The text concludes that it is not possible to do so under any circumstances.
• B)The text concludes that it is possible, but only for a short period of time. Neighborhoods inevitably degenerate into social and physical decay.
• C)The text concludes that there is no definite answer to this question, at this time, because data on such programs is lacking.
• D)The text concludes that, indeed, it is possible with impressive levels of success.

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