Dec 11 Watch 11:27 Can this innovative housing model help solve California's affordable housing crisis? By Ivette Feliciano, Laura Fong A seldom-used housing model is gaining steam across the country, particularly in communities where tenants are facing higher rents and possible displacement. Newshour Weekend’s Ivette Feliciano speaks with housing advocates and residents in California, who are partnering with community land… Continue watching
Sep 17 Berlin buys thousands of apartments from corporate landlords By Associated Press The deal will bring the number of government-owned apartments in Berlin to about 355,000 — about a fifth of the 1.67 million rental apartments in the city. Continue reading
Sep 17 'Purest form of hell': Louisianans are living in tents and cars after losing homes to storms By Roby Chavez Local officials say there simply is not enough affordable housing for all the people who have lost their homes. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 11:29 How zoning can restrict, or even prevent, affordable housing By Christopher Booker, Sam Weber In this next installment of our series, “Roads to Recovery,” Christopher Booker reports on efforts to reform Connecticut's land use laws, and the complicated mix of history, politics, and racial dynamics that impact who gets to live where. Advocates say… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 6:56 Why more renters are being evicted in the middle of the pandemic By William Brangham During this coronavirus pandemic, we hear repeatedly from public health officials to stay at home. But many Americans don’t have stable housing -- and now, a growing number of people are being forced out of where they live because they… Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch 4:13 How the outbreak's economic disruption is impacting renters By Sam Weber There are 44 million households that are renting in the U.S., but even before the massive economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic many were already stretching their budgets to afford housing. But what will happen to them now? Hari… Continue watching
Jan 13 Watch 8:04 The hidden health costs of eviction By William Brangham, Mike Fritz Millions of Americans are forced from their homes every year. Evictions are usually considered in economic terms -- an outcome of housing supply and income levels -- but what about their physical and emotional impact? Research increasingly shows housing insecurity… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 10:40 Miami residents priced out of a city built for the rich By Alicia Menendez, Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo Miami is one of the worst cities in the U.S. to live in when it comes to affordable housing, and residents pay among the highest share of their incomes on rent. But a recent plan endorsed by the city would… Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch 7:01 Soaring housing costs stretch already-strapped college students By Hari Sreenivasan, Cat Wise For many college students, living costs may exceed the cost of tuition and fees, as affordable housing options are becoming increasingly hard to find. Some find they struggle with debt, or paying for meals; others are at risk for homelessness. Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 3:58 In Boston, a housing innovation that connects the generations By Stephanie Leydon, WGBH Although cities across the country are struggling with a shortage of housing, especially at a manageable cost, there are millions of bedrooms going unused. Now, technology is enabling homeowners with rooms to spare to connect with renters who can’t afford… Continue watching