Residential Segregation In Atlanta
In the case of Atlanta, the city’s elites targeted mixed-race communities adjacent to predominantly White spaces with the claim they were “blighted” in order to justify their demolishing in order to serve private interest. In 1933 and 1996, the impacts of the racialization of blight, urban renewal, and residential segregation culminated in Atlanta with increasing tension between Black and White landowners/residences. In 1933, developer, Charles Forrest Palmer spearheaded two public housing projects Techwood and University Homes, both of which served as examples of housing with racial disparities as one served to accommodate Whites and the other, Blacks (Taylor 244). Within these developments, housing was given to Whites as a priority hence,
Techwood Homes was built first atop what was known formerly as Techwood Flats. Prior to clearance ,Techwood Flats was described to have been a “racially mixed neighborhood just northwest of downtown Atlanta” and a displacement of 1611 families, which were 28% Black (Taylor 244). This case exemplified how city elites’ concern for “blighted” communities ended in order to serve private interests. Prior to its clearance, Atlanta elites and businessmen viewed Techwood Flats as an undesirable part of atlanta community to be demolished (Taylor 244).
Techwood Homes was built first atop what was known formerly as Techwood Flats. Prior to clearance ,Techwood Flats was described to have been a “racially mixed neighborhood just northwest of downtown Atlanta” and a displacement of 1611 families, which were 28% Black (Taylor 244). This case exemplified how city elites’ concern for “blighted” communities ended in order to serve private interests. Prior to its clearance, Atlanta elites and businessmen viewed Techwood Flats as an undesirable part of atlanta community to be demolished (Taylor 244).