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Editorial
April 16, 1956
The Home Journal
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Editorial celebrates approval of a 150-unit public housing project in Charlotte Amalie, praises Public Housing Administration's interest, notes urgency to obligate funds by June 30, and recommends siting in blighted areas like Buck Hole-Ross Yard to replace substandard homes and coordinate with Berg Homes completion.
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The construction of a public housing project of some 150 units has been approved for the city of Charlotte Amalie. The funds must be obligated before June 30, and Public Housing Administration officials, together with the local Housing Authority are expected to do everything possible to meet the deadline.
This is heartening news. Housing conditions in the islands are such that we shall need several projects of the size of the Pearson Gardens before the housing problem in these islands is licked. That we have been able to get this project approved at this time speaks very well for the interest which Public Housing Administration officials take in these islands.
There are certain important decisions that must soon be made, including the site of the new project. We believe that instead of trying to find vacant land, that authorities select for a site in an area where blighted and substandard homes exist and clear it. The Buck Hole-Ross Yard area immediately comes to mind. Perhaps it may be possible to synchronize the commencement of this new housing project with the completion of units at the Berg Homes so that any families who are displaced may find suitable housing accommodations.
The construction of a public housing project of some 150 units has been approved for the city of Charlotte Amalie. The funds must be obligated before June 30, and Public Housing Administration officials, together with the local Housing Authority are expected to do everything possible to meet the deadline.
This is heartening news. Housing conditions in the islands are such that we shall need several projects of the size of the Pearson Gardens before the housing problem in these islands is licked. That we have been able to get this project approved at this time speaks very well for the interest which Public Housing Administration officials take in these islands.
There are certain important decisions that must soon be made, including the site of the new project. We believe that instead of trying to find vacant land, that authorities select for a site in an area where blighted and substandard homes exist and clear it. The Buck Hole-Ross Yard area immediately comes to mind. Perhaps it may be possible to synchronize the commencement of this new housing project with the completion of units at the Berg Homes so that any families who are displaced may find suitable housing accommodations.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Public Housing
Charlotte Amalie
Housing Shortage
Site Selection
Blighted Areas
Pearson Gardens
Berg Homes
What entities or persons were involved?
Public Housing Administration
Local Housing Authority
Charlotte Amalie
Pearson Gardens
Berg Homes
Buck Hole Ross Yard
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Approval Of Public Housing Project In Charlotte Amalie
Stance / Tone
Heartening And Supportive With Site Recommendations
Key Figures
Public Housing Administration
Local Housing Authority
Charlotte Amalie
Pearson Gardens
Berg Homes
Buck Hole Ross Yard
Key Arguments
Funds Must Be Obligated Before June 30 To Meet Deadline
Multiple Housing Projects Needed To Solve Islands' Housing Problem
Approval Reflects Strong Interest From Public Housing Administration
Select Site In Blighted Area Like Buck Hole Ross Yard Instead Of Vacant Land
Synchronize With Berg Homes Completion To Accommodate Displaced Families