gavra at work-
yes, we can generalize and say those living in the projects are content with their situation. However, nobody outside of the projects thinks very highly of people who live in the projects, and many have much angst against them, considering them parasites and “good for nothings”. IMHO that is not a role that is fitting of Am Yisroel as it would be a CHILLUL HASHEM and not an example of being Or Lagoyim, whether or not torah study is involved.
In the opinion of The Gedolim, it has been decided on a mass basis that Yidden should take MOFES and sit (even to learn only part time and drey along) vs. going to work and college.
IMHO just does not match up. Actually, IMHO, that sounds like something Dr. Lamm would say, and you know what The Gedolim feel about him.
You are more than welcome to go to either the upstate or downstate NY communities (or the NJ community) and Shrai, for all the good that it will do.