American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Practice Exam

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Which event marked the start of federally supported public housing in the U.S.?

The New Deal in 1933
The establishment of the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1934
The construction of public housing in Cleveland in 1934
The Housing Act of 1937

The correct answer is: The construction of public housing in Cleveland in 1934

The event that marked the start of federally supported public housing in the U.S. is the Housing Act of 1937. This legislation established a national public housing program that aimed to provide affordable housing for low-income families. It authorized the federal government to provide financial assistance for the construction and operation of public housing projects, thereby enabling local housing authorities to develop these properties. While events like the New Deal aimed to address various economic issues, including housing, the specific legal and financial framework that initiated substantial federal involvement in public housing began with the Housing Act of 1937. This act was pivotal in shaping the landscape of public housing and has had lasting impacts on housing policy in the United States. The option regarding the construction of public housing in Cleveland in 1934 is historically notable but does not represent the official start of federally supported public housing, as it was the 1937 act that formalized federal participation and funding.