‘Migration is of central importance in all future urban development’

On Sunday, 18 June, Crimson Architectural Historians will organize a symposium related to their research project, ‘A city of Comings and Goings’, on emerging migration and mobility to/in cities. We asked organizers Michelle Provoost and Annushka Pronkhorst four questions about their event. What is Crimson Architectural Historians, and how may people know your organization? Crimson… Read More ‘Migration is of central importance in all future urban development’

What is Public Housing in the States? A Simple Answer To a Tough Question

What is Public Housing? There is often a lot of misunderstanding around what public housing is.  I am not going to give a written history of what is public housing.  For the history you can simply read up on quality websites like this one. If you are simply wondering what is public housing, I will… Read More What is Public Housing in the States? A Simple Answer To a Tough Question

Baltimore Public Housing: Quick Overview of Public Housing Baltimore

The Baltimore Public Housing Authority serves almost 20,000 residents.  Public housing Baltimore also has over 11,000 units and includes over two dozen family properties, mixed buildings and sites for seniors and single family housing.   The Baltimore Housing Authority is also a Moving to Work (MTW) housing authority which gives them more financial and regulatory… Read More Baltimore Public Housing: Quick Overview of Public Housing Baltimore