disinvestment

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The occupancy rate had declined while the previous administration planned to demolish or redevelop more than a dozen deteriorated buildings, due in part to federal disinvestment in public housing over the years.

From Washington Post

And among the most ruthless actions is disinvestment.

From Los Angeles Times

Decades of disorganization and disinvestment have left the San Joaquin Valley’s flood management system outdated and dilapidated.

From Washington Post

Officials in Republican-led states have argued that the rule will lead to disinvestment in fossil fuel companies that provide tax revenue and jobs in their states.

From New York Times

Rural utilities and power companies that are working toward a green transition say half the work lies in overcoming decades of economic disadvantage and disinvestment.

From Salon