The purpose of AS 18.55.100 - 18.55.290 is to remedy the acute housing shortage that exists in certain localities of the state by undertaking slum clearance, housing for low-income households, housing for persons and their families engaged in national defense activities in the state, and housing projects and housing for veterans and other citizens of the state and to remedy the short supply of necessary public buildings by providing for the financing, construction, and acquisition of public buildings for lease to the state.