The purpose of the U.S. Federal urban renewal program was to __________.

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The purpose of the U.S. Federal urban renewal program was to change patterns of land use and improve the physical and economic conditions of urban areas by demolishing dilapidated buildings and constructing new ones to attract businesses and jobs. It was not primarily focused on providing public housing for the poor or helping upgrade middle-class areas. While the program did involve replacing deteriorated housing, it was not exclusively for people with similar social class backgrounds and income levels.

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