Category: Financing housing

What’s next for social housing in Austria? The plans for housing from the new Conservative/Far-Right (ÖVP/FPÖ) Coalition Government

The Austrian housing market is characterised by a high degree of regulation, a bricks-and-mortar-based subsidy system and a substantial role for limited-profit housing associations. A long history of investment into building subsidised good quality rented homes has resulted in one of the highest proportions of social renters in Europe. In Vienna about every second household… Read More What’s next for social housing in Austria? The plans for housing from the new Conservative/Far-Right (ÖVP/FPÖ) Coalition Government

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The Impact of Devolution on Housing in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester (GM) in the United Kingdom is embracing new powers from central government under a devolution agreement, creating the opportunity for local solutions to housing issues. Local strategic partnerships The ‘City Deal’ that allowed powers and budgets to be devolved from central government was premised on the bedrock of the relationships between the local… Read More The Impact of Devolution on Housing in Greater Manchester

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Public Housing Profile: Michael Mirra from the Tacoma Housing Authority-Part II

We at ^Housing Futures believe that it is as important to celebrate the people who work, live and care about social housing as much as the communities, work and programs that are operated.  In this line of thought, we ask that you let us know if you, someone you know or a resident work, live… Read More Public Housing Profile: Michael Mirra from the Tacoma Housing Authority-Part II

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Social Housing in Amsterdam is Helping to Solve the Urban Refugee Crisis

Amidst the so-called refugee crisis, our cities have become home to a new form of city-dweller: the urban refugee. According to UNHCR, 60% of refugees worldwide reside in urban environments. In many ways, cities have now become containers for individuals whose lives are placed on hold. Whilst already experiencing significant housing crises, cities now presented… Read More Social Housing in Amsterdam is Helping to Solve the Urban Refugee Crisis

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Public Housing Profile: Stephen Norman of The King County Housing Authority

We at ^Housing Futures believe it is just as important to learn about those working, living and advocating on behalf of social housing as it is to write about the programs and the housing.  We are happy to profile leadership from the social housing industry from a broad array of backgrounds and countries. Questions Question:… Read More Public Housing Profile: Stephen Norman of The King County Housing Authority

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