Clayton Homes (Houston)

Susan V. Clayton Homes[1] was a public housing unit in the Second Ward area of the East End district of Houston.

A Houston Chronicle article from the period stated that its location, away from major landmarks and with surrounding the bayou, railroad tracks, and warehouses inhibiting foot traffic, made some poor people reluctant to live there.

[8] The HHA deemed the flooded apartments, infested with mold and E. coli, a total loss and had them demolished; they will not be rebuilt as Interstate 45 will be expanded.

As of July 2022, Clayton Homes has been permanently closed, with all residents being relocated to various locations within HHA, and demolition soon in preparation.

It was rezoned to Anson Jones Elementary School after Rusk was demolished so U.S. Route 59 (Eastex Freeway) could be built.

HISD perceived Anson Jones's proximity to US59 to be a hazard, and Clayton Homes residents had difficulties with their commute due to traffic issues.