The Block Club Chicago Podcast

Despite Housing Crisis, The CHA Is Letting Empty Homes Decay For Years

Episode Summary

The Chicago Housing Authority is supposed to provide affordable homes for those in need. But the agency has nearly 500 scattered-site units that are vacant — many causing problems for their neighbors.

Episode Notes

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Rachel Hinton

The Chicago Housing Authority is supposed to provide affordable homes for those in need. But the agency has nearly 500 scattered-site units that are vacant — many causing problems for their neighbors. 

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