Category: Social Programs

‘The lack of affordable housing is at the core of the urban problems in many cities across Europe.’

One of the ISHF’s biggest supporters is Amsterdam Alderman, Laurens Ivens. He is participating in the ISHF Opening Event, AFWC’s ‘Social Housing Strategies in major European cites,’ and the ISHF Closing Event. Here is a short interview on why the Alderman is enthusiastic about the festival and what he expects from an exciting week full of housing related events. What… Read More ‘The lack of affordable housing is at the core of the urban problems in many cities across Europe.’

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Public Housing: 10 Innovative Public Housing Programs-Part II

I broke up this top 10 list into two separate articles.  To read part I, click here  Without further ado, here is the last 5 innovative public housing programs. 6. Project March- Keene Housing Authority:  The Keene Housing Authority used its Moving to Work flexibility to put an emphasis on housing homeless veterans in its region.… Read More Public Housing: 10 Innovative Public Housing Programs-Part II

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Public Housing: 10 Innovative Public Housing Programs-Part I

Some of the most innovative programs to help low-income families have come from public housing authorities across the USA who were willing to partner, think outside of the box and go to often uncomfortable places in hopes of improving the life’s of their tenants.  Providing a safe, decent and sanitary place to live is the… Read More Public Housing: 10 Innovative Public Housing Programs-Part I

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Homelessness in Seattle: My Suprising Return Home from Germany

I am only three weeks returned to Seattle.  Since returning, the city shocks me day by day with the fast transition and change.  In many ways it does not look the same.  Buildings that were under construction when I left 1.5 years ago are complete while double the number are now being built.  Everywhere I… Read More Homelessness in Seattle: My Suprising Return Home from Germany

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What Did I Learn From a Year of Visting Social Housing Companies Around Europe

Over the last year I visited 33 German cities, and somewhere in the neighborhood of 15-20 EU countries (who is counting?). I through several pictures of my travels in to illustrate and break up this longer blog.   I managed in most of these trips to find a way to meet with a social housing company, a homeless organization, or… Read More What Did I Learn From a Year of Visting Social Housing Companies Around Europe

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Strategic Planning and Homelessness: Finland, the UK, the USA and Sweden

Article: The Finnish Homeless Strategy Summarized by Josh Crites Overview Finland recently completed a second phase of a national program intended to dramatically reduce homelessness.  What is different with the Finnish approach is the country came together to create a national strategy with a total effort on using the Housing First model.  The summary report… Read More Strategic Planning and Homelessness: Finland, the UK, the USA and Sweden

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Potential Locations for Homeless Programs in Europe

Introduction: Problem: European cities continue to see a number of individuals forced into “Rough Sleeping”.  Rough Sleeping is defined as sleeping on the street as opposed to some type of shelter. Question: What city’s and NGO’s in Europe might combine to help create a successful homeless program in Europe?  More specifically: Are there any good or bad examples… Read More Potential Locations for Homeless Programs in Europe

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