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.
Despite catastrophically dangerous conditions in the Allen Benedict Court public housing complex, which led to the deaths of two residents earlier this year, Columbia Housing Authority will not face charges.
While fire-deterring sprinkler systems are now mandated by law in high-rise construction, older buildings like Cedar High Apartments are not required to improve their fire protection unless there is substantial remodeling or a change in the type of occupancy.
The U.S. saves $7 in avoided costs for every $1 spent through federally funded grants to acquire or demolish flood-prone buildings. But that doesn’t mean these programs are boons for every community member.
The state has invested $3 million in rental subsidies and special services for Connecticut’s homeless veterans
Topeka’s Neighborhood Relations Department picks low- to moderate-income neighborhoods to invest federal dollars for revitalization and assistance
In the next 10 or 15 years, will young adults want to own houses? If they do, will they be able to afford them?
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of city trends based on annual state of the city addresses from mayors across the country
The grants focus primarily on creating housing opportunities for homeless populations
The pilot program will connect over 275,000 low-income households – and nearly 200,000 children – with the support they need to access the Internet at home
Many housing activists are turning to community land trusts as a way to help build the nation’s stock of permanently affordable housing.
Walkable real estate development projects and places are on the rise nationwide.
Los Angeles property owners win access to financing seismic strengthening, energy-related and water conservation improvements with approval of new program
Owners of large multifamily buildings could save a collective $350 million annually with a $2.1 billion investment in efficiency projects, a report shows
The Family Options Study examines the effectiveness and cost of three crisis interventions - transitional housing, rapid re-housing and usual care
Tough new ordinances seek to seize the property of homeless people across the city. And there’s likely more to come
The walkable sculpture extends more than 100 feet over a bay
Affordable housing will be included in nearly every residential development across Seattle as the rate of construction of new affordable homes triples
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A short supply of available units is pushing up rent prices nationwide
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