New Communities Program

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The New Communities Program was a U.S. federal initiative aimed at fostering the development of planned, self-sufficient communities to address urban problems and promote better housing and living environments.

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instanceOf United States federal program
addressesProblem inadequate housing
inner-city decline
poor living conditions
urban sprawl
administeredBy HUD NERFINISHED
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development NERFINISHED
country United States of America
surface form: United States
designFeature integrated housing and services
mixed land uses
self-sufficiency of communities
focusesOn new towns development
planned communities
self-sufficient communities
goal provide alternatives to traditional urban growth patterns
reduce pressure on existing cities
hasPurpose address urban problems
foster development of planned communities
improve living environments
promote better housing
implementsConcept new town movement
planned community
intendedOutcome balanced residential and employment opportunities
creation of self-contained communities
improved quality of life in urban areas
partOf U.S. federal urban policy
policyArea community development
urban planning
sector housing
urban development
targetPopulation low- and moderate-income households
urban residents
usesTool development incentives
federal financial assistance
planning support

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Soul City, North Carolina receivedSupportFrom New Communities Program
this entity surface form: Title VII New Communities Program