Housing
Housing is a critical area of focus for local and state government agencies, addressing the need for affordable, safe, and accessible living conditions for all residents. Governments are tasked with developing policies and programs that support housing development, zoning, and homelessness prevention. This directory offers articles on housing and related topics like planning, which examines the design and regulation of the physical spaces in which communities live and work, ensuring sustainable and equitable growth.
Through this series of personal portraits and interviews, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has created a window into the lives of America’s most vulnerable populations.
While it’s more expensive to live in Seattle, San Francisco and other cities known for a housing crisis and homelessness, Phoenix rents are outpacing salaries.
The council’s quick action was a victory for KC Tenants, which formed earlier this year and assembled tenant leaders from across the city. But the group lost a key battle: protections for low-income tenants who pay rent using housing vouchers.
From policy to performance analytics management and a public data portal, Jackson, Miss., has ushered in unprecedented progress on blight homes.
Tiny houses, or micro-homes, may change the game when it comes to finding affordable housing solutions or addressing homelessness.
It may not be certain where people can keep their tiny homes, but a number are listed for sale in cities across the United States.
The New York City Council approved a plan by Mayor Bill de Blasio that proposes to increase development that requires affordable housing plans.
A new rent-control law in Paris, France allows new apartment units to be added during building renovations.
Housing writer wants local governments to take stronger and more regionally-focused roles in leading housing development. Wealthy cartels stymie housing solutions, researchers suggest.
From home ownership assistance to richer job markets, the top 10 ranking U.S. states for transitioning veterans can be found north, south, east, and west.
Leveraging relevant Federal and private sector data sets, the President is calling on local governments and community partners to create tech tools that give all Americans opportunity for upward mobility.
When development plans reach a stalemate, gamification may help bring stakeholders to consensus.
Pay-for-success creates better outcomes for Federal, state, and local governments, according to the Obama Administration.
The audit from April 2013 until last Aug. 5 says most shelters were in disrepair with filthy living conditions, some posing serious health risks.
HUD allocates $660 million in Indian Housing Block Grants to 587 Native American tribes in 35 states.
Historic preservation districts are being used by some to fight against affordable housing projects. National Trust for Historic Preservation President and CEO claims opponents of the designation are actually scapegoating a critical tool for cities.
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) has revealed some interesting findings about the effects of gentrification where developers build higher-priced, new construction in lower income neighborhoods.
HuffPo gets a list of the top 10 U.S. cities with the highest number of vacant homes.
The HOPE Count, which helps cities qualify for certain HUD funds, is getting extra attention this year as homelessness in our nation’s largest city is on the rise.
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