Paene omne oppidulum in Civitatibus Foederatis novum hortum publicum, novum pontem, vel novam scholam a procuratione constructam habuit. Prima procurationis appropriatio anno 1935 fuit $4.9 billiones (circa 6.7 centesimae proventus domestici grossi eodem anno), sed operarii procurationis $13.4 billiones impendit.[3]
The stated goal of public building programs was to end the depression or, at least, alleviate its worst effects. Millions of people needed subsistence incomes. Work relief was preferred over public assistance (the dole) because it maintained self-respect, reinforced the work ethic, and kept skills sharp.[5]
↑Leighninger, Robert D. "Cultural Infrastructure: The Legacy of New Deal Public Space." Journal of Architectural Education 49, no. 4 (1996).
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