California Housing Program Fights a Severe Housing Crisis as Rents and the Prices of Homes Skyrocket
These efforts include an affordable housing model — the community land trust — which is gaining steam across the country.
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Housing Lottery Allows Newark Families To Become First Time Homeowners
The goal is to transform all city-owned blighted properties.
How zoning can restrict, or even prevent, affordable housing
Zoning laws in Connecticut are just one example of how racism and housing discrimination persist in the U.S.
How three major US cities are fighting the housing crisis during a triple pandemic
After releasing its annual report on the state of NYC housing, the NYU Furman Center brought together experts from across the country to discuss eviction and affordable housing during this "triple pandemic" of COVID-19, increasing economic instability, and growing criticism…
How an app is empowering NYC tenants to demand housing justice
JustFix.nyc has developed an app that’s helping tenants all across the city turn the tables on their lousy landlords.
A Dream Deferred: We’re Still Here (Episode 5)
Our docuseries ends at Family Day, a day of celebration and community for those living in Seth Low houses. There, residents ask what it will take for people and politicians to see the residents of NYCHA as a community worth…
A Dream Deferred: Politics and Promises (Episode 4)
Politicians at the local, state, and federal level have made promises to the NYCHA community, but what is actually being done? This episode of “A Dream Deferred” follows the politics of NYCHA and the response from residents seeking improved conditions.
A Dream Deferred: Housing is Health (Episode 3)
Shelevya Pearson brought her newborn daughter Sakajawia home to NYCHA. Eleven years later, Shelevya claims that NYCHA's poor maintenance has played a role in her daughter's health conditions. Unfortunately, with children hospitalizations for asthma being higher in Brownsville than the…
This LGBTQ-inclusive affordable housing for older adults will be the largest in the nation
In the heart of Brooklyn, a community in great need is welcomed home. 1,000 people eagerly sent their applications in on the first day.
What You Need to Know About Amazon’s HQ2 in NYC
Amazon made a huge announcement last week by naming Long Island City, New York and Crystal City, Virginia the locations of its much anticipated "HQ2." It didn't take long for strong public backlash from New Yorkers and politicians to arise,…
“Homeless Solutions” makes New Jersey homeownership a reality
A nonprofit unveiled its newest affordable housing units in Morristown to keep up with rising demand.
Former Jail Site Transformed Into Affordable Housing
Once notorious, the site of the now shuttered Spofford Juvenile Detention Center in Hunts Point will become “Home Sweet Home” to some New Yorkers and a whole lot more to others. New York City Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen joins us…