Category: Migration to cities

Can an app really make housing safer for billions? iBuild’s potential

This article was written by Olivia Caldwell and was originally posted on the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa’s website.  The original article can be found here- Billions of people in emerging markets live in informal, self-built housing. According to the World Bank, over 75% of the housing stock in sub-Saharan Africa is self-built. This… Read More Can an app really make housing safer for billions? iBuild’s potential

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5 Reasons Why Your State Should Have the Medicaid Department Run Housing and Homeless Programs

Many people are shocked to learn that Arizona’s Medicaid Department ((AHCCCS) plays such a large role in the affordable housing and homeless world.  In many ways, the role has increased in the last year and will continue to grow.  Arizona is not the only Medicaid system where housing subsidy and development are embedded.  States like… Read More 5 Reasons Why Your State Should Have the Medicaid Department Run Housing and Homeless Programs

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3 Reasons American Public Housing Professionals Must Attend the International Social Housing Festival In Lyon, France

In 2017, I went to Amsterdam to the first ever International Public and Social Housing Festival. Public housing staff from over 20 different countries were present at events that lasted for over a week. I was the only American at the event and found the sessions and networking to be exciting and innovative in nature.… Read More 3 Reasons American Public Housing Professionals Must Attend the International Social Housing Festival In Lyon, France

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Regional Planning and Affordable Housing Development in Nicaragua

Please visit the website for our friends at UrbaMonde.  This story is re-posted from their site.  The Matagalpa land management project aims to build a regional management body for the Rio Grande watershed in Nicaragua. The Matagalpa region is located in central Nicaragua. It has a rugged topography and has a network of communication channels very deficient. Its… Read More Regional Planning and Affordable Housing Development in Nicaragua

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Laneway housing: a way to create vibrant, resident-filled cities?

What is laneway housing? Self-contained, low-rise homes that are built within the yards of detached homes, commonly where garages were situated.  They are accessed via the back lane, hence the name. What are the benefits? Increased affordable housing in expensive city regions; More populated cities with all types of family make-up; ‘Gentle density’; Transformation of… Read More Laneway housing: a way to create vibrant, resident-filled cities?

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