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Residential areas, usually within cities, characterized by deteriorated buildings, high population density, poverty, and generally poor living conditions. Do not confuse with "ghettos".
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abandoned buildings
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cities
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ghettos
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housing
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housing needs
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inner city
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living conditions
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poverty
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squatter settlements
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urban areas
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urban crime
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urban decline
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urban development
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urban renewal
Date of creation
26-Jul-2006
Modified
26-Jul-2006
Accepted term
26-Jul-2006
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