Atlanta's housing policy history is stark, marking both the inception and termination of public housing projects like Techwood Homes. Brian Goldstone's book, 'There Is No Place for Us,' documents the precarious lives of working-class families facing homelessness, amidst a booming economy. With deeply reported narratives, it confronts the discomforting reality that hard work does not guarantee stable housing. The book critiques societal misconceptions about poverty, highlighting how a predatory industry has thrived in the absence of effective housing solutions while vividly portraying the struggles of those impacted by urban gentrification.
Atlanta, the first city to build public housing in the U.S., also led in tearing it down, revealing a long history of housing policy failures.
Brian Goldstone's 'There Is No Place for Us' captures the struggles of working homeless families, challenging the myth that full-time jobs guarantee stable housing.
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