Segregation as a problem on the Dutch housing market Migration has a long and complex history in the Netherlands. Migration, social housing, and segregation are very much interconnected. In the past, many social housing dwellings were sold and, therefore, privatized. Such practices resulted in the fact that the amount of privatized social housing dwellings in… Read More Segregation in Dutch Social Housing
Lake County Housing Authority (LCHA) is one of the largest housing authorities in the state of Illinois and the largest of three servicing the Lake County Community. LCHA provides numerous services related to: rental assistance, Low Rent and Public housing Opportunities, housing & financial counseling, housing assistance, and supportive services. Families or individuals in our… Read More Understanding Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)
We here at ^Housing Futures believe that highlighting those who advocate and work on behalf of the social housing sector is important. Below, you will learn about some of the rock-stars of advocacy who have figured out the power of this medium. 1 Sunia Zaterman, Council for Large Public Housing Authorities: Executive Director- -United States: Sunia… Read More 5 Public/Social Housing Advocates from Around the Globe You Should Know
This is a very controversial subject within the public housing world. When it comes to time limits in federally subsided housing programs, there are many on both sides of the argument. This blog is meant to simply introduce a few of the housing authorities that went down this road and their reasoning for… Read More 3 Housing Authorities with Time Limits
New Orleans is one of America’s finest cities. A mixture of culture, arts, music, food and entertainment make it one of the most popular cities for domestic and international travelers. In 2005, a horrible storm hit the city and caused the most damage up to that point of any natural disaster in the USA. Much… Read More Public Housing in New Orleans: Looking Back 12 Years After Hurricane Katrina
We here at ^Housing Futures believe in highlighting leaders within our field. Today we highlight the Senior Vice President of NAHRO Sunny Shaw. Question: What is your background (place of birth, place of residence, education, profession)? I’m a small town Idaho girl! I have lived here all of my life, with the exception of… Read More Public Housing Profile: NAHRO Senior Vice President Sunny Shaw of the Pocatello Housing Authority
Much like the world of art, frameworks for good architecture and viable planning can be highly subjective. The standards by which something will be judged successful may vary in different contexts, and are largely determined by the individuals who occupy a physical space at a specific time. Social housing organizations have varied audiences to… Read More Community Engagement That is Actually Engaging-The 5 C’s of Effective Community Engagement
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
To understand the affordable housing system in Hannover, one must first understand the funding program. One must be very careful when using the word “Social Housing” in Germany. Many in Germany will take that to mean only certain housing units in certain programs. If the definition is limited, you will not get gain a… Read More German Affordable Housing 101
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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