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A new white paper by Thomas Shay Hill of Harvard University’s Joint Center on Housing Studies examines how Herbert Hoover’s Department of Commerce helped shape America’s understanding of the housing sector and laid the foundations for our current frameworks of housing data. In three parts,...
A new analysis from Pew Charitable Trusts examines the link between elevated levels of homelessness in urban areas where rents are high, and homelessness rising when rents rise. After comparing homelessness and rent data in 2017 and 2022, Pew found that metro areas that saw fast-rising rents also...
A randomized control trial conducted in Vancouver found that providing unconditional cash transfers to unhoused individuals can significantly reduce their risk of homelessness. The researchers provided a one-time unconditional $7,500 cash transfer to individuals experiencing homelessness, which...
From City of San Diego's press release:
To support ongoing, collaborative efforts to create additional permanent affordable homes with supportive services for people experiencing homelessness in the City of San Diego, the State of California has awarded $20.75 million in Homekey program funds...
From The Virgin Islands Daily News:
Each apartment received new windows, doors, fixtures, flooring, cabinets, ceiling fans, LED lighting and a fresh coat of paint, according to a statement from housing developer MDG Design + Construction. The units are also equipped with new kitchen and bathroom...
From the Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority's website:
The Board of Commissioners for the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) has selected Nathan Frank Simms Jr. to lead the organization as Executive Director. Simms will relocate from Fulton County, Georgia, where he most...
From the Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency's newsletter:
Sacramento County and City officials joined SHRA, EAH Housing and other stakeholders to celebrate the groundbreaking of On Broadway, a new affordable housing project coming to the Broadway Corridor.
The ceremonial event included...
From the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority's press release:
Based on the overwhelming popularity of last year’s inaugural “Homecoming” Celebration, the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) announced today it is again host the second-annual event that serves...
From Opportunity Home San Antonio's press release:
Opportunity Homes San Antonio has allocated 150 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) to South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless (SARAH) to assist the City of San Antonio in addressing the homeless population in the community. With more...