The Limits of Localism: Progressive Housing Policies in Boston (1984-1989)

W Dennis Keating

The Limits of Localism: Progressive Housing Policies in Boston (1984-1989)

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Abstract

The progressive housing policies of populist Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn are described and analyzed in this article. Flynn's progressive housing policies are contrasted with those of his liberal predecessor, Kevin White. Boston's housing crisis and politics are described. The authors argue that Flynn's progressive housing policies have resulted in better housing conditions for Boston's poor and working-class citizenry, advocacy of progressive housing policies, empowerment of tenant and neighborhood organizations, and development of a nationally recognized model of nonprofit housing. Nevertheless, the authors argue that no city government by itself can solve a city's housing problems equitably without much greater federal assistance than provided currently.

Original language	American English
Journal	Urban Affairs Quarterly
Volume	26
State	Published - Jan 1 1990

Keywords

Housing policy
federal domestic social program
urban populism
Raymond Flynn
redistributive housing policy

Disciplines

Housing Law
Urban Studies

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The Limits of Localism: Progressive Housing Policies in Boston (1984-1989)

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