The exhibition 'Living in the Shade' highlights the strong focus on open spaces by NYCHA from its 1930s inception, emphasizing its unique attribute among American housing authorities.
Curators Altwicker and Bloom argue that NYCHA's well-designed outdoor spaces were rooted in a vision of dignity and quality living for low-income communities in New York.
Bloom's research indicates that NYCHA's founders looked to European housing ideals, reshaping narratives around public housing as a means of civic improvement and social uplift.
Since its beginnings, NYCHA aimed to provide not just shelter but a quality living environment for low-income citizens, which sparked debate about government roles in housing.
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