This would enable “white flight” from the inner city life and give new life to America’s suburbs.
Arguments could be made to the involvement of racist tactics geared towards African Americans and minorities of the actions of the FHA. Some would argue that it was just a matter of good business tactics and procedures while others may say that it was a direct attack on the welfare of disadvantaged, poor minorities. With the exposure of the processes, methods of evaluations and risk rating procedures clearly outlined in the FHA’s Underwriting Manual, these arguments could be put to rest. Looking at part 2, section 228 in the “Rating a Location: Protections from Adverse Influences” part of the manual it clearly states: Deed restrictions are apt to prove more effective a zoning ordinance in providing protection from adverse influences. Where the same deed restrictions apply over a broad area and where these restrictions relate to types of structures, use to which improvements may be put, and racial occupancy, a favorable condition is