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.

Seattle Housing Authority Leading the Way in Lean Process Improvement

The Seattle Housing Authority is a leader in innovation, program design and operations.  One of the fundamental priorities of the agency is to be extremely good stewards of public funds.  Because of that the agency has always put an emphasis on ensuring all of its services, processes and workflow are as efficient as possible.  The Seattle Housing Authority is an original… Read More Seattle Housing Authority Leading the Way in Lean Process Improvement

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Homeless in Maricopa County Arizona: Challenges and a Way Forward

In Part I of this two part series, we learned from Hom, Inc. CEO Michael Shore how his organization is helping non-profits and housing authorities battle the scourge of homelessness within their region.  In this second part, we get a better understanding of the scale of the problem and how Hom, Inc. is working in… Read More Homeless in Maricopa County Arizona: Challenges and a Way Forward

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Public Housing and Process Improvement: Strategic Planning and Lean

Every socially minded housing organization across the world strives to be mission focused and goal oriented.  Every couple years, the leadership at all organizations meet and sometimes hire consultants to come in and set up 2 year, 4 year 5 year plans and develop strategies to lead them into the future.  However; does the strategic… Read More Public Housing and Process Improvement: Strategic Planning and Lean

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Affordable Housing in the Middle East and North Africa: Can Supply Keep Up With Demand?

Affordable housing around the world is always in need and most often not supplied in the manner that is required.  Developed western nations struggle and the same struggles are felt in all parts of the globe.  In the Middle East and North Africa, the population is growing rapidly and the average age of inhabitants is… Read More Affordable Housing in the Middle East and North Africa: Can Supply Keep Up With Demand?

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Combating Homelessness in Maricopa County Arizona: A Private/Public Partnership to Learn From

The public sector and non-profits around the USA struggle everyday to provide housing and services that make an impact on the most vulnerable in our country.  I recently came upon a unique private organization that takes on the role of a housing authority so that non-profit organizations that focus on services and mental health delivery… Read More Combating Homelessness in Maricopa County Arizona: A Private/Public Partnership to Learn From

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Do You Work/Live in Public or Social Housing? Do You Like Writing?

Q: What is Housing Futures? A: Housing Futures is a platform about the provision of social, public and affordable housing and how they help integrate and improve neighborhoods, cities, regions and countries.  You can find the site here https://housing-futures.org/ Q: What type of topics are you interested in? A: We are interested in topics ranging from… Read More Do You Work/Live in Public or Social Housing? Do You Like Writing?

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