During the period from 1972 to 2000, many cities across the United States participated in federal programs like the War on Poverty, the Model Cities Program, slum clearance, and urban renewal initiatives aimed at addressing poverty, improving housing, and revitalizing economically depressed urban areas. Many college and university cities were central to these efforts, where academic institutions played key roles in policy development, research, and community engagement. Additionally, the issue of homelessness became a growing concern, often exacerbated by urban renewal programs that displaced low-income residents.
This essay focuses on examples of college and university cities that supported these urban programs, highlighting their involvement in housing, slum clearance, poverty alleviation, and homelessness.
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