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Should the local government regenerate this area?
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Selected claim, opposing its parent
The local government can put policies in place to ensure this does not happen.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1, children below
A
rent control policy
could help ensure that current residents will still be able to afford to live in the area.
Pro claim 2, children below
The local government can create training programs for the local residents so they can work on jobs for the renovation projects. This would make residents more financially independent.
Con claim 1, children below
Local governments are likely to pursue policies and measures that generate more money, so policies to protect people from a lower-socioeconomic background will not be prioritized.