We here at ^Housing Futures like to highlight the leaders of the affordable housing industry around the world. Today we are looking at 4 Public Housing leaders who are performing at the highest of levels. Maggie Merrill- Housing Authority of New Orleans- Maggie has become a rock-star of sorts in New Orleans. Currently, Maggie manages… Read More 4 Public Housing Directors You Should Know About
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
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
We at ^Housing Futures believe in highlighting those who work and provide leadership with the public housing sector. Today we highlight 5 Directors of Housing Choice Voucher programs across the USA. Cynthia West-Setel- Seattle Housing Authority– Cynthia leads a department with a $100M budget and 65 FTE to house homeless and very low income people… Read More 5 Housing Choice Voucher Directors You Should Know About
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 I
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
I recently attended the Lean Government Conference in Tacoma, Washington. Robert Wood from the state of Arizona came and gave a motivating and I believe instructive presentation about how the entire State of Washington is going lean and working on process improvement. I thought that his message translates well to any organization and especially us… Read More What Your Affordable Housing Organization Can Learn from Arizona about Going Lean
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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The industry went through quite a few shocks in 2017 and will need to be resilient as we move into the new year. As the calendar turns, here are some of the key challenges public housing might be facing in 2018. Political Climate With a republican lead house, senate and presidency, affordable housing is not… Read More Public Housing Challenges in 2018
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