The Housing Act of 1949 is often cited as the catalyst for 'Urban Renewal' because it provided federal funding for:
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Correct answer: Slum clearance and the redevelopment of 'blighted' urban areas
Title I of the Act allowed cities to use eminent domain to seize land in areas deemed 'slums' and sell it to private developers at a discount. This process was intended to revitalize city centers but often resulted in the large-scale destruction of low-income neighborhoods.
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