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Hacienda Heights residents protest conversion of Motel 6 near school into homeless housing
Hacienda Heights residents protested outside Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis' office following the decision to convert a motel into a permanent living space for people experiencing homelessness.
Why Hospitals Are Housing the Homeless
Health systems are taking part in housing programs to improve their communities' health outcomes and costs.
What If the Key to Ending Homelessness Is Just That—a Key?
The radically ambitious strategy known as Housing First has been successful on a small scale; now it faces its toughest test.
Understanding Homelessness: What It Is and Isn’t
Homelessness happens when people do not have safe and secure places to live. While this definition may sound quite simple, the causes of homelessness are often complicated and varied. For example, some causes include a house fire, economic strife, the loss of a job, a medical emergency, rising rents, a death in the family, addiction,...
Public Housing Builds Communities: ReThink Why Housing Matters
Having a place to live is a basic need for everyone. Yet, for some people it remains out of reach. Public housing serves approximately 2.2 million people acr...
Public Housing Provides Stability: ReThink Why Housing Matters
Having a place to live is a basic need for everyone. Yet, for some people it remains out of reach. Public housing serves approximately 2.2 million people acr...
How Immigrants Change the Housing Market
Foreign-born U.S. residents have a big impact on housing demand, property values, and racial segregation rates. But it’s not as simple as you might think.
Yes, You Can Build Your Way to Affordable Housing
What You Need to Know About the Fair Housing Act
This landmark legislation passed 50 years ago — learn your rights and how to defend them.
Why It’s So Hard to Build Affordable Housing: It’s Not Affordable
Developers struggle to break even on rental projects for the poorest Americans.
Where Should You Move for a Decent Job Market and Affordable Housing?
There are cities out there with decent job growth and affordable housing. They’re not on either coast.
How Cities Are Preserving Affordable Housing
Preservation is usually cheaper than new construction and prevents displacement, but it has its challenges too.
How Affordable Housing Can Actually Succeed on the Open Market
More and more people are moving to cities, and though the luxury market has been leading our slow exit from recession, that imbalance can’t continue. It’s...
Why Renters May Be in Trouble
Accelerating housing costs are squeezing out renters.
Stepping Up: How Cities Are Working to Keep America's Poorest Families Housed
Having a place to call home is a signature component of the American dream. But for far too many people, finding safe, decent, affordable housing is extremely stressful. The United States simply does not have enough affordable housing. And nationally, the situation is only getting worse. This story is not about just counting homes. The affordable housing shortage has real consequences for families because millions of…
What Happens When a School Runs Out of Housing
Building Up Residents, Not Just Housing
A symbiotic relationship exists between an apartment building and its residents. The building needs residents to keep it vibrant, advise the staff about maintenance needs, and support the operations through their rent. And people need a home base from which to grow and thrive. As awareness grows about the value of supporting residents’ broader needs …
How Can the U.S. End Homelessness?
Giving people access to support services and a place to stay can reduce the number of those living on the streets. But can that be done affordably?
How no-fault evictions are contributing to LA's homeless crisis
In many American cities, tenants can be asked to leave their homes for no reason at all
Why I Chose to Become a Homeless Entrepreneur
Getting rid of things -- like a home -- can be a deeply energizing experience, giving you a sense of control and ownership over the direction of your life
ANDERSON: How can you fix homelessness?
“Fixing” homelessness is not easy, especially when people are unwilling to do what it will take. Ordinances that are anti-friendly are not the answer, housing is the only answer.
