Conversation so far:
What was Arthurdale in relation to Elanor Roosevelt?
Eleanor Roosevelt's chief project during her husband's first two terms was the establishment of a planned community in Arthurdale, West Virginia.
What is a planned community?
A planned community, planned city, or planned town is any community that was carefully planned from its inception and is typically constructed on previously undeveloped land.
Where is Arthurdale located?
Arthurdale is located in West Virginia.
Why did the miners in Morgantown, West Virginia need a resettlement community?
On August 18, 1933, at Hickok's urging, Eleanor Roosevelt visited the families of homeless miners in Morgantown, West Virginia, who had been blacklisted following union activities.
Why were the miners in Morgantwon blacklisted?
The families of homeless miners in Morgantown, West Virginia, had been blacklisted following union activities.
What year did Eleanor Roosevelt establish Arthurdale?
After an initial experiment, the construction of Arthurdale began again in 1934 to Eleanor Roosevelt's specifications, this time with every modern convenience, including indoor plumbing and central steam heat.
Is Eleanor Roosevelt's Arthurdale still around today?
Arthurdale is now classed as a historic district, with over 100 of the original buildings still standing, and a New Deal Museum.
How many families lived in Arthurville when it was opened?
Families occupied Arthurdale's first fifty homes in June 1934, and agreed to repay the government in thirty years' time.
Is there anything else interesting about Arthurdale?
The miners insisted on limiting Arthurdale's membership to white Christians. After losing a community vote, Eleanor Roosevelt recommended the creation of other communities for the excluded black and Jewish miners.

Question: did she try to change the dependence on outside assistance?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Eleanor Roosevelt try to change Arthurdale'a dependence on outside assistance?