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Good Housing That Pays
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Good Housing That Pays

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"Good Housing That Pays: A Study of the Aims and the Accomplishment of the Octavia Hill Association, 1896-1917" by Fullerton L. Waldo, delves into the pioneering work of the Octavia Hill Association in Philadelphia and its approach to social reform through innovative housing solutions. This meticulously researched study examines the association's efforts to provide affordable and well-managed housing, demonstrating how good housing can be both socially beneficial and economically sustainable.

Explore the principles of urban planning and real estate management that underpinned the association's success, offering valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of early 20th-century housing initiatives. Waldo's analysis provides a detailed account of the association's impact on the Philadelphia community, making it a compelling read for those interested in the history of housing, urban sociology, and the enduring quest for equitable and accessible living spaces. A vital resource for understanding the intersection of social reform and practical solutions in the realm of urban development.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
29 March 2025
Pages
138
ISBN
9781023441261

"Good Housing That Pays: A Study of the Aims and the Accomplishment of the Octavia Hill Association, 1896-1917" by Fullerton L. Waldo, delves into the pioneering work of the Octavia Hill Association in Philadelphia and its approach to social reform through innovative housing solutions. This meticulously researched study examines the association's efforts to provide affordable and well-managed housing, demonstrating how good housing can be both socially beneficial and economically sustainable.

Explore the principles of urban planning and real estate management that underpinned the association's success, offering valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of early 20th-century housing initiatives. Waldo's analysis provides a detailed account of the association's impact on the Philadelphia community, making it a compelling read for those interested in the history of housing, urban sociology, and the enduring quest for equitable and accessible living spaces. A vital resource for understanding the intersection of social reform and practical solutions in the realm of urban development.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
29 March 2025
Pages
138
ISBN
9781023441261