ABSTRACT
This chapter brings the focus to urban neighborhoods and the redevelopment of social housing. It examines broader urban policy trends and how they have shaped the contemporary redevelopment of low-income neighborhoods in several North American cities. Particular attention is given to the rise of “social mixing” as a strategy to combat poverty and the ostensibly “anti-social” behavior it creates. We argue that stigmatization remains a considerable challenge for low-income urban populations whose residential options are limited by the effects of gentrification. The HOPE VI program in the United States and the redevelopment of Toronto’s Regent Park are both explored.
