Why Chicago's Worst Public Housing Project became a National Disgrace

To start comparing quotes and simplify insurance-buying, check out Policygenius: https://policygenius.com/itshistory. Thanks to Policygenius for sponsoring this video! Cabrini-Green, the public housing complex once infamous nationwide as a symbol of crime and urban blight, has been slowly demolished over the past two decades. African American residents were scattered around the city, replaced by new retail and sleek condos for wealthier taxpayers. At one time, the crime-ridden complex was home to 15,000 people. The Neighborhood was near the North Community Area. Formerly “Swede Town” or “Little Sicily” and then “Little Hell,” the site of the Cabrini-Green public housing complex was notorious in the early twentieth century for its inhabitants' poverty and dilapidated buildings. Support the Channel by becoming a member 👉    / @itshistory   Chapters 00:00 The public housing unit infamous for crime 02:31 Immigrants that inhabited Goose Island 03:59 Little Hell is bulldozed to make room for Cabrini Green 05:20 The opening of Cabrini Green 06:37 The homes targeted veterans of WWII 07:40 CHA assigning tenants to housing based upon race 08:29 The Gautreaux v. Chicago Housing Authority suit 10:09 Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne moved into Cabrini-Green 10:28 Marion Stamps organized strikes and protests 11:56 chaotic New Year's Eve celebrations 12:56 Chicago police patrolman were shot and killed 13:45 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 15:53 The legacy of Cabrini-Green in pop culture. 16:42 Closing: Problems with public housing IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.    • IT'S HISTORY 🔥 Trending   » Subscribe:    / @itshistory   » Listen podcasts: https://ffm.bio/itshistory » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: [email protected] » DISCLAIMER Some media elements in this video are used under the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law (Title 17, Section 107) for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education. If you believe your image or content was used in a way that violates your rights, please contact us at [email protected] » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Camrin Dekis, Editor - Karolina Szwata, Host - Ryan Socash » SOURCES   / itshistory   » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.