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Chicago’s Disgraceful Public Housing Disaster - The Robert Taylor Homes (8x169)

Data emisji: Kwi 01, 2023

In this video, we take a deep dive into the history and legacy of the Robert Taylor Homes in Chicago, one of the largest public housing projects in the United States. Starting with an introduction to the topic, we explore what the Robert Taylor Homes were and why they were built in the first place. We then look at the man behind the project, Robert Taylor, and his transformative vision for the South Side of Chicago. From there, we examine the construction of the Robert Taylor Homes and take a tour of the interiors to see what life was like for the residents. We also explore the many challenges faced by the residents and why the project ultimately failed. We cover the downfall of the Robert Taylor Homes and what led to their eventual demolition in the late 90s. Throughout the video, we highlight the different decades in which the Robert Taylor Homes existed, with a focus on the 1980s and 1990s. We also touch on the celebrities who grew up in the project and went on to achieve great suc