Free event: The Pruitt-Igoe Myth

The Pruitt-Igoe Myth observes why this public housing project in the 1950s was not able to achieve its goal of offering affordable housing for low income, and eventually an all black, population in St. Louis.  As with many public housing projects, this complex fell in decline with lack of government maintenance and infusion of high crime.  The film points a light at this issue, but it is hard to find any answers for this or any other attempt to successfully integrate low-income housing into an uban setting.

Northwestern University's Block Museum is hosting this screening.


The Pruitt-Igoe Myth
Thursday, November 10
7:00 p.m.
Northwestern University, Block Museum of Art, Blcok Cinema
40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL