Every region of the county has leadership advocating for the provision of more affordable housing. The Pacific Northwest is a hotbed of affordable housing innovation and leadership. The innovation is further buoyed by being the home to several Moving to Work agencies. Although nobody highlighted in this blog asked for it, they are all deserving… Read More 3 Public Housing Heroes in the Pacific Northwest to Know
Re-branding is something we hear of a lot in the private sector. However; government entities do not really do something like that. The government is a brand so to speak and the various services that are offered need to be clear and easy to access. In the last 5-10 years, I noticed that several public… Read More 4 Public Housing Authorities That Changed Names and Re-branded
Many republicans support affordable housing but there is a good portion of them that do not. Here are some of the reasons Republicans should support affordable housing. Construction Jobs: Republicans are often looking for ways to boost the economy and stimulate jobs. One of the greatest indicators of a healthy economy is how many… Read More 5 Reasons Why Republicans Should Support Affordable Housing
We here at ^Housing Futures believe in highlighting leadership within the housing community and the work that they are doing. Below you will learn about some of the top housing leaders in the State of Ohio. Jeffery Patterson- CEO Cuyahoga County Housing Authority: Jeffery K. Patterson, Chief Executive Officer and Safety Director: Patterson was appointed Chief… Read More 5 Public Housing Leaders In Ohio You Should Know
Leadership in affordable housing is something we should all be following and supporting. We should be especially proud how many women who are minorities have taken such defining and important leadership roles within our industry. While there is work to do and affordable housing like other industries need to improve, these women are forging quite… Read More 5 Multi-Cultural Women Leading the Way in Affordable Housing
**If you are interested in writing for ^Housing-Futures, please email info@housing-futures.org** No one leader in any field can do his or her work without the help and partnering of employees, friends, colleagues and others. However; it is worth stopping and taking the time to appreciate those who have dedicated their lives to the field… Read More 5 European Social Housing Leaders You Should Know About
We in the affordable housing sector can only do the work based on the funding we receive. We need world class politicians to help us get the most funding possible to support the programs we administer. Below you will learn about 5 politicians who have advocated and supported affordable housing programs. Patty Murray- Senator Washington… Read More 4 Powerful Public Housing Supporters in Politics You Should Know
The world around us is changing extremly quickly and for those who live in social housing, it is extremly important that they can keep up. Of particular importance is the idea of digital inclusion. Digital inclusion refers to issues around unequal access by those who have less to technology, internet, hardware and really anything that… Read More Public Housing and Digital Inclusion
We here at ^Housing Futures believe in celebrating leadership within the affordable housing industry. Today we will look at 5 women who are leading the way within our very important industry. Shola Olatoye- New York Housing Authority- Chair Olatoye has a wealth of experience in the public and private sectors, bringing with her a… Read More 5 Women Leaders in Public Housing You Should Know About
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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