slums
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About half of the state's population lives in slums, said University of Lagos professor Timothy Nubi.
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
Mr. Mamdani knows full well that rent restrictions produce slums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
Relating his journey to becoming a visual storyteller, Thomas recalled growing up in “one of the worst slums of Philadelphia,” sitting on his front stoop reading Shakespeare, James Baldwin and Tennessee Williams, immersed and transported.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2025
The PA plan is not to recreate slums, but to make sure that tight-knit communities can be restored.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2025
Farmer was also appalled by the extent of the city’s slums.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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