Let me start by saying thank you for shining the spotlight on public housing and the good work of HUD in general. I have met with innumerable experts on national housing policy and I am proud of the level of awareness on this subject in Central New York.
Some points raised in the editorial are true, some are false.
Old housing stock must be replaced. This is part of most urban planners' goals for inner city renovation. It is true in Syracuse and I support it. In fact, we have a plan to do just that. More on this later.