A TOXIC PROJECT BASE SECTION 8

HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISSERVICE

PART 1

Historic School #59 and A Project Base Section 8 Controversy

Throughout the United States, there are many housing developments, like Alcott Place Apartments, that receive federal assistance. Many of these buildings have poor building conditions, are not well maintained, ventilated, and are not rehabilitated, designed, and constructed according to state and federal building standards. Oftentimes, Public Housing Authorities ignore INACCESSIBILITY, building code violations, and fail to inspect FEDERALLY ASSISTED BUILDINGS to resolve poor housing quality standards and code compliance issues.

Fair Housing 101

• Toxic buildings can have a negative impact on any individual.

• Housing that is provided for sale or rental, in the State of Maryland and throughout the United States, must be accessible to, and useable by persons with disabilities.

Fair Housing 101

• Seniors and the disabled non-elderly must not be inconvenienced and vexed by inaccessible buildings throughout the United States.

• It’s the law to accommodate all individuals with any disabilities to the greatest extent possible.