Excerpt from Housing Plans for Cities
Any causes which restrict the opportunity for home owning strike at the foundations of modern industrial life. Workers who are not home owners are more easily subject to all the cross currents of unrest and radicalism. They lack the stamina and conservatism that home owning gives. They are constantly shifting. Employers know what this costs industry.
Unfortunately, present-day conditions have tended to restrict home owning. Perhaps it would be too much to say that inadequate housing is at the bottom of the present industrial unrest, but no one can doubt it has been a large, determining fac tor.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a guide to understanding and addressing the housing crisis facing numerous American cities. It explores the impact of inadequate housing on industrial environments and community wellbeing, including the rise in social unrest and reduced productivity. The author presents innovative plans developed by various cities and industries, such as the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's ambitious housing project for its employees. These plans involve financial assistance, reduced down payments, and extended payment periods to make homeownership more accessible for working families. The book delves into the broader historical context of the housing shortage, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts between industries, civic organizations, and communities. Ultimately, this book provides valuable insights into the complexities of the housing crisis and offers practical solutions to mitigate its impact on urban environments. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330471449_0
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