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Housing Justice Orgs in 9 States Join Forces
Bridge to Power aims to boost partner organizations’ capacity, information exchange, and agency.
Commentary: Growth Without Affordable Housing Requirements is “Hard-wiring Segregating Into the Future”
Development should come with affordability. Here's the case for inclusionary housing, and why opponents aren't seeing the full picture.
How Cambridge Restored its Public Housing
In Cambridge, Massachusetts, residents speak positively of the renovations to their public housing stock. The housing authority attributes its success to an innovative mix of RAD with other funding sources.
These Cities are Making Code Enforcement Supportive, not Punitive
We can upkeep homes without punishing low-income residents. Here are some lessons for change, and cities already doing that work on the ground.
What Makes a Habitable Rental Home?
Almost every state in the U.S. requires that landlords maintain safe and livable residential units. This is often called a "warranty of habitability." In some places, there are laws that specify exactly what those requirements are; in others, the standards are less defined.