Author: jcrites

I have a strong interest and passion for helping those who have the least. In the last five years, I have worked in housing policy at the Tacoma and Seattle Housing Authorities in Washington State. I am currently a German Chancellor Fellow researching best practices in affordable housing in Germany.

Public Housing Profile: Michael Buonocore from Home Forward in Portland Oregon

We at ^Housing Futures believe in highlighting those who dedicate their careers to the provision of social housing.  Today we learn about the Executive Director of Home Forward in Portland, Oregon. Q: What is your background (place of birth, place of residence, education, profession)? I grew up in a small town in Washington state and… Read More Public Housing Profile: Michael Buonocore from Home Forward in Portland Oregon

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How the Seattle Housing Authority is Getting SMART with Maintenance Training and Innovation

In my several years working in affordable housing, I visited maintenance teams all around the USA and Europe.  Sometimes I met with monstrous teams of maintenance staff and other times a small group led by a manager.  The one common theme is that morale and training make or break the ability of a maintenance team… Read More How the Seattle Housing Authority is Getting SMART with Maintenance Training and Innovation

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America’s Second Largest Public Housing Authority: The Unique Case of Puerto Rico

This article was created before the devastating hurricane that hit a week ago.  Puerto Rico sustained over 1 billion dollars in damage and many of the residents are still without electricity and power.  Another major hurricane is on the way as of writing (9/19/17) and it is hard know how bad the damage will be.… Read More America’s Second Largest Public Housing Authority: The Unique Case of Puerto Rico

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5 Public Housing Leaders in the State of Oregon You Should Know

We here at ^Housing Futures believe in highlighting the leaders who fight and work for the provision of affordable housing around the world.  Below you will learn about 5 very important affordable housing leaders working in the US state of Oregon. Michael Buonocore- CEO Home Forward formerly Portland Housing Authority-Michael became Home Forward’s executive director in… Read More 5 Public Housing Leaders in the State of Oregon You Should Know

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Why Seattle is Better Than San Francisco at Fighting Back in the Affordable Housing Wars-

You do not know expensive rent until you visit San Francisco.  $3000 a month for rent for a one bedroom that would go for $450 in Cleveland is common place.  They are in a pinch and there is almost zero chance of them getting out of it.  Seattle has seen housing prices boom in the… Read More Why Seattle is Better Than San Francisco at Fighting Back in the Affordable Housing Wars-

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Can Your Housing Authority/Homeless Organization Have More Productive Meetings?

The simple answer is hell yes.  This is not because you have an inefficient organization, lazy people or staff who like sitting around in meetings all day.  It is because meetings are important tools that allow us to communicate important information, make decisions and convene with our teams to make sure they are going as… Read More Can Your Housing Authority/Homeless Organization Have More Productive Meetings?

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