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How the Seattle Housing Authority is Getting SMART with Maintenance Training and Innovation

In my several years working in affordable housing, I visited maintenance teams all around the USA and Europe.  Sometimes I met with monstrous teams of maintenance staff and other times a small group led by a manager.  The one common theme is that morale and training make or break the ability of a maintenance team… Read More How the Seattle Housing Authority is Getting SMART with Maintenance Training and Innovation

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America’s Second Largest Public Housing Authority: The Unique Case of Puerto Rico

This article was created before the devastating hurricane that hit a week ago.  Puerto Rico sustained over 1 billion dollars in damage and many of the residents are still without electricity and power.  Another major hurricane is on the way as of writing (9/19/17) and it is hard know how bad the damage will be.… Read More America’s Second Largest Public Housing Authority: The Unique Case of Puerto Rico

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5 Public Housing Leaders in the State of Oregon You Should Know

We here at ^Housing Futures believe in highlighting the leaders who fight and work for the provision of affordable housing around the world.  Below you will learn about 5 very important affordable housing leaders working in the US state of Oregon. Michael Buonocore- CEO Home Forward formerly Portland Housing Authority-Michael became Home Forward’s executive director in… Read More 5 Public Housing Leaders in the State of Oregon You Should Know

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Why Seattle is Better Than San Francisco at Fighting Back in the Affordable Housing Wars-

You do not know expensive rent until you visit San Francisco.  $3000 a month for rent for a one bedroom that would go for $450 in Cleveland is common place.  They are in a pinch and there is almost zero chance of them getting out of it.  Seattle has seen housing prices boom in the… Read More Why Seattle is Better Than San Francisco at Fighting Back in the Affordable Housing Wars-

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4 Public Housing Leaders in Pennsylvania You Should Know About

We here at ^Housing Futures believe it is important to recognize leaders in the affordable housing industry.  This week we look at four leaders working within the state of Pennsylvania. Caster D. Binion- Pittsburgh Housing Authority: Mr. Binion was named Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh on Feb. 28, 2013. He brings… Read More 4 Public Housing Leaders in Pennsylvania You Should Know About

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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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Affordable Housing and Homelessness in America: Navigating a Confusing World

For those who work in affordable housing or homelessness in the USA, it is very easy to walk into a room and throw out terms like continuum of care, Section 8, project based, tenant based, LIHTC, WBARS or any other smorgasbord of words and phrases.  However, for the lay person the world of affordable housing… Read More Affordable Housing and Homelessness in America: Navigating a Confusing World

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5 Small Public Housing Authority Executive Directors You Should Know

We here at ^Housing Futures believe in sharing the stories of those who have dedicated their lifes to affordable housing.  In many parts of the country, we have smaller housing authorities that are working hard to make sure their members and residents are living in housing that is safe, decent and sanitary.  Lets take a… Read More 5 Small Public Housing Authority Executive Directors You Should Know

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Understanding Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)

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)

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5 Public/Social Housing Advocates from Around the Globe You Should Know

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

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