Innovation and public housing has not always gone hand in hand. However; things are changing and we are finding housing authorities are leading the way in innovation and housing. Innovation often needs leadership and today we are examining 4 leaders you should know. Andrew Lofton-Seattle Housing Authority- From creating a policy department to pushing the… Read More 4 Innovative Public Housing Directors You Should Know
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
There are some who say that the field of affordable housing is not innovative or is light years behind the private sector. While every industry has its challenges, lets examine a few agencies that show how forward thinking and business oriented they are while still having a social mission. San Diego Housing Commission: This Moving… Read More 3 Innovative Public Housing Organizations You Should Be Watching
I visited the International Social Housing Festival in Amsterdam to share some of the concepts and ideas being used in the United States to meet tenant needs. A small workshop of attendees from the Netherlands, Italy and the USA gathered together to discuss this important theme. As a speaker, I explained the US social housing… Read More An American Program to Address Tenant Needs
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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