The urban renewal programs of the 1960s and 1970s were successful at restoring neighborhoods and quality housing in urban areas.

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While urban renewal programs did improve certain areas, the approach often involved demolishing existing buildings and displacing residents, particularly in low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. This led to a loss of affordable housing and community disruption. Critics argue that urban renewal exacerbated problems like segregation, disinvestment, and blight in already struggling neighborhoods.

The Urban Renewal Programs of the 1960s and 1970s Were