Government pays to house poor in luxury apartments with pools, wine cellars

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Government pays to house poor in
luxury apartments with pools, wine cellars

By Luke Rosiak

Published March 23, 2015

Verde Point is a self-described "luxury apartment" complex with a rooftop pool and "personal wine storage" that is currently accepting public housing assistance recipients who will live there practically for free, courtesy of the taxpayers — at least until they become gainfully employed and their incomes rise. That's when the pool parties and wine tastings end and they will have to downgrade to a more middle-class abode.

The Gramercy is another luxury apartment, also in Arlington, Va., where holders of the federal vouchers formerly known as Section 8 can live, taking advantage of its "massage room and sauna" and "clubroom with bar." Also included, according to its promotional materials, are a "first-class sports club," "theater/screening room," and computer room.

"Someone will actually come and do a manicure right in your home," its promotional video says, adding that the units have "Berber carpet, GE stainless steel appliances, granite countertops." There are 20 residences at the Gramercy set aside as "affordable," and where Section 8 can be used.

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The Gramercy
As with those at Verde Point, federally-subsidized Gramercy residents can face the unpleasant choice between living in luxury on public assistance or getting a job and having to move to a neighborhood with far fewer amenities.

Washington and local governments also pay for subsidized housing in luxury units by giving tax breaks to often-wealthy real estate developers who set aside units. Critics say such tax breaks impact the budget just the same as direct payments, but can make it more difficult for legislators and members of the public to know the full extent of the subsidies.
 
They are doing similar things right here in Charlotte. Before a new building goes up, they have to promise the locals a certain number of "affordable housing" (AKA Section Ape) units. This should be fun to watch. These places have various security measures out so residents feel safer knowing the riff raff can't just stroll in. So Parker and Phoenix move into their brand new pad, walk by the homeless sleeping on the benches, scan their fob to get into their secure building and breath a sigh of relief. They take the elevator to their floor and just down the hall Shitavious is rapping with his homies in the hallway. LMAO.
 
They built some high end townhomes right across the street from Notre Dame and the townhomes surround a small apartment complex that houses blacks. They put up a high chain link fence around the apartments to separate it from the townhomes. It's an image that leaves quite an impression.
 
Tsing Tao said:
Government pays to house poor in
luxury apartments with pools, wine cellars

By Luke Rosiak

Published March 23, 2015

Verde Point is a self-described "luxury apartment" complex with a rooftop pool and "personal wine storage" that is currently accepting public housing assistance recipients who will live there practically for free, courtesy of the taxpayers — at least until they become gainfully employed and their incomes rise. That's when the pool parties and wine tastings end and they will have to downgrade to a more middle-class abode.

The Gramercy is another luxury apartment, also in Arlington, Va., where holders of the federal vouchers formerly known as Section 8 can live, taking advantage of its "massage room and sauna" and "clubroom with bar." Also included, according to its promotional materials, are a "first-class sports club," "theater/screening room," and computer room.

"Someone will actually come and do a manicure right in your home," its promotional video says, adding that the units have "Berber carpet, GE stainless steel appliances, granite countertops." There are 20 residences at the Gramercy set aside as "affordable," and where Section 8 can be used.

Gramercy1.png

The Gramercy
As with those at Verde Point, federally-subsidized Gramercy residents can face the unpleasant choice between living in luxury on public assistance or getting a job and having to move to a neighborhood with far fewer amenities.

Washington and local governments also pay for subsidized housing in luxury units by giving tax breaks to often-wealthy real estate developers who set aside units. Critics say such tax breaks impact the budget just the same as direct payments, but can make it more difficult for legislators and members of the public to know the full extent of the subsidies.
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Geez.

I can remember earning minimum wage as a janitor and living in a "sleeping room" arrangement with 8 old men, sharing a kitchen and a single bathroom. (Can you imagine wanting to take a bath in a tub shared by 8 old men who don't bother to clean up after themselves? Soap scum and hair all over the place. Ewwww!!) One of the better places I lived in my "down-and-out" period was in a 2nd floor, one room studio apartment above an architects office... next to the city jail. Didn't have a kitchen, but at least I had a bathroom all to myself.

If only I'd been born black... I'd be cruzin'... at the expense of stupid fuckers who work and pay taxes to support my life style... you know, so that I'll be sure to vote for Democrats... (heavy sigh)

:(
 
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fhl said:
They built some high end townhomes right across the street from Notre Dame and the townhomes surround a small apartment complex that houses blacks. They put up a high chain link fence around the apartments to separate it from the townhomes. It's an image that leaves quite an impression.
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Reminds me of the brilliance in Puerto Rico. I lived there for a couple of years, and when I was driving one day with my boss, I asked him "What's the deal with all these communities that are surrounded by high walls, barbed wire and armed guards?" It was totally bizarre. In really bad parts of town, you'd see these tiny rich communities with nice houses that looked like a reverse prison (where everything is built to keep OUT and not IN).

He smiled ruefully. "Many years ago," he began. "The government had this great idea to house the poor next to rich neighborhoods. They figured that the poor would see how the rich lived, and aspire to become like them and better themselves. As you can see, it didn't work out that way and the rich people put their money into completely isolating themselves from the war zones outside their fences."

Yep. Excellent government work once again.
 
TGregg said:
They are doing similar things right here in Charlotte. Before a new building goes up, they have to promise the locals a certain number of "affordable housing" (AKA Section Ape) units. This should be fun to watch. These places have various security measures out so residents feel safer knowing the riff raff can't just stroll in. So Parker and Phoenix move into their brand new pad, walk by the homeless sleeping on the benches, scan their fob to get into their secure building and breath a sigh of relief. They take the elevator to their floor and just down the hall Shitavious is rapping with his homies in the hallway. LMAO.
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They are doing the same thing in Raleigh & Cary, NC. Before a developer is allowed to put up a sub-division, they force them to commit to providing a section of low income housing units. The low income complex (which usually includes a pool, fitness center, high-end amenities, etc. because the city forced them to do this as well)... is usually the center of crime and drug dealing across the entire community. Spillover crime ruins the rest of the community for the homeowners.
 
Tsing Tao said:
"Many years ago," he began. "The government had this great idea to house the poor next to rich neighborhoods. They figured that the poor would see how the rich lived, and aspire to become like them and better themselves.
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Eerily sounds like the arguments free-marketers make for less gov't interference in the markets.

Just sayin'.
 
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