New Life at Ground Zero: New York, Home Ownership, and the Future of American Cities
- ISBN-10
- 1438436459
- ISBN-13
- 9781438436456
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 267
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- SUNY Press
- Author
- Charles J. Orlebeke
Description
Presents a lively in-depth look at the efforts and struggles of the New York City Housing Partnership to build moderate and middle-income housing in New York City.
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