Elaborate on why was the American city not capable of doing a better job of providing adequate housing for the poor.

For this Forum, answer one of the instructor-provided questions with your response due by 11:55pm, ET, Friday .

Your initial response to the question should be between 250 - 300 words long. Include references and citations where necessary to ensure proper credit and documentation of your sources. You are welcome to include references in addition to the course textbook, just ensure that you use proper documentation.