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Chicago’s Public Housing Disaster | The Robert Taylor Homes

To start comparing quotes and simplify insurance-buying, check out Policygenius: https://Policygenius.com/itshistory. Thanks to Policygenius for sponsoring this video! In this video, we take a deep dive into the history and legacy of the Robert Taylor Homes in Chicago, one of the largest public housing projects in the United States. Starting with an introduction to the topic, we explore what the Robert Taylor Homes were and why they were built in the first place. We then look at the man behind the project, Robert Taylor, and his transformative vision for the South Side of Chicago. From there, we examine the construction of the Robert Taylor Homes and take a tour of the interiors to see what life was like for the residents. We also explore the many challenges faced by the residents and why the project ultimately failed. We cover the downfall of the Robert Taylor Homes and what led to their eventual demolition in the late 90s. Throughout the video, we highlight the different decades in which the Robert Taylor Homes existed, with a focus on the 1980s and 1990s. We also touch on the celebrities who grew up in the project and went on to achieve great success. By the end of the video, viewers will have a comprehensive understanding of the Robert Taylor Homes, their history, and their legacy. They will gain insights into the social, economic, and political factors that shaped public housing in Chicago and the United States as a whole. Support the Channel by becoming a member 👉    / @itshistory   Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: The History of The Robert Taylor Homes in Chicago 00:32 - What were the Robert Taylor Homes? A Look at Chicago's Public Housing 00:41 - The Uninhabitable "Black Belt" of Chicago: Why Robert Taylor Homes Were Built 01:26 - Robert Taylor's Transformative Vision for Chicago's South Side 04:50 - Building the Robert Taylor Homes: A Monumental Public Housing Project 05:53 - Inside the Robert Taylor Homes: A Tour of the Interiors 06:31 - The Robert Taylor Homes Disaster: Why They Failed 09:30 - The Downfall of the Robert Taylor Homes: The End of an Era 11:51 - The Robert Taylor Homes in the 1980s: A Troubled Past 13:36 - The Robert Taylor Homes in the 1990s: An Uncertain Future 13:50 - Demolishing the Robert Taylor Homes: A Controversial Decision 14:59 - The Legacy of the Robert Taylor Homes: Lessons Learned 15:51 - Celebrities from the Robert Taylor Homes: Inspiring Success Stories IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.    • IT'S HISTORY 🔥 Trending   » Subscribe:    / @itshistory   » Listen podcasts: https://ffm.bio/itshistory » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: [email protected] » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Imana Schoch Editor - Oliwia Tracz, Host - Ryan Socash Sponsor - Policy Genius » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.