ABSTRACT
This chapter presents the results from a qualitative study that examined the dynamic changes in low-income women's social networks as they relocated from one HOPE VI site and settled into different types of housing and communities. It presents findings from three waves of in-depth interviews conducted with a sample of women during their first and second year of relocation. An additional question is whether where one lives affects social capital to the extent that simply moving someplace else would improve one's chances to build social capital. At Maverick, both women were living among mostly other poor women, yet they established ties with neighbours that were unique because each party was flexible enough to do without immediate payment for favours like childcare. Residents typically have three options for relocation while their communities are redeveloped: move to another public housing development, or relocate on-site during construction.
