Surveys the historical and present-day housing policies that led to segregation and the marginalization of communities, such as African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and others, and its socioeconomic impact. Students will examine and analyze the theoretical and practical implications of affordable housing programs such as public housing, housing choice voucher program, low-income housing tax credit, mixed-income, etc. Students will discuss applicable civil rights laws and develop policy recommendations to solve historic and current housing issues.