Federal Housing Administration

Explore the historical context of red-lining policies in Detroit, including their impact on African-American communities and the perpetuation of racial segregation.

Discover how the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) revolutionized American housing finance with its innovative policies, making home ownership more accessible and shaping the country's economic recovery.

The New Deal's housing revolution transformed America's cities and economy through government-backed mortgages, public housing projects, and property-owning democracy.