A Home Without a Roof: from the Victoria Courts Housing Project in San Antonio, Texas

Описание: Before Soap Factory Apartments and the Mission baseball stadium — there was the case of the Victoria Courts

documentary produced, directed, and edited by Tanisha
(hosted on my YouTube channel with permission)

In 1995, the San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) filed an application for demolition of Victoria Courts, based primarily on concerns of obsolescence.  Demolition of Victoria Courts began in November 1999.

These interviews shed light on the aftermath of the demolition and the negative impact on former residents.
These interviews also document good memories of Victoria Courts.

It is important to review this action while San Antonio ponders Project Marvel, the new Mission Stadium, and the fate of the Soap Factory Apartments (also known as Soap Works)

Background:
EMMA BENAVIDES; ET AL, Plaintiffs,
versus HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

In 2014, the SAHA website stated the Vision was to
"Create dynamic communities where people thrive."
The Mission:
"The San Antonio Housing Authority provides quality affordable housing that is well integrated into the fabric of neighborhoods and serves as a foundation to improve lives and advance resident independence."

Strategic goal #3: "Preserve and improve existing affordable housing resources and opportunities."

source: https://web.archive.org/web/201401130...

The 2006 Mission Statement:
"The San Antonio Housing Authority is committed to building and maintaining affordable housing for the citizens in our community.We seek to create safe neighborhoods by partnering with individuals and organizations to provide housing, education, and employment opportunities for families of modest means to become self-sufficient and improve their quality of life. We shall serve our clients and all citizens with the highest level of professionalism compassion and respect."
source: https://web.archive.org/web/200604070...