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5 Game Changing Homeless Programs and Developments from Around the World

There are so many dedicated professionals working on the homeless issue around the world that we can sometimes forget to stop and appreciate the hard work and innovation.  Below are 5 interesting programs, developments or ideas that have been implemented around the world. Hyper Aggressive Housing First in Finland:  Finland as a country made housing… Read More 5 Game Changing Homeless Programs and Developments from Around the World

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5 Awesome Examples of Affordable Housing Architecture in Europe and the USA

Evan Station Lofts-Denver, Colorado: This is some slick affordable workforce housing at its finest.  Located at a transit station and in a mixed income development, this is a spot anyone would want to live at.   Evans Station Lofts is a five-story development with 50 residential workforce units and 7,100 square feet of retail and commercial… Read More 5 Awesome Examples of Affordable Housing Architecture in Europe and the USA

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Social Housing: Preparing for Changes- Housing Europe Morning Session

The morning discussion of Housing Europe’s conference revolved around the theme of preparing for changes.  The speakers hit the festival’s three main themes of diversification, migration to cities and segregation and inequality.  Below is a short review of the morning session. Speaker 1: Dr. Rudiger Ahrend Dr. Rudiger Ahrend the head for the Urban Programme… Read More Social Housing: Preparing for Changes- Housing Europe Morning Session

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Education Programs and Social Housing in and Around Seattle

A coffee and pitch session brought together dozens of housing professionals from countries around the world.  During the collaborative housing program, I spoke about several dynamic and innovative programs taking place with the Seattle and Puget Sound Region.  The audience watched a video by the Urban Institute about the Tacoma Housing Authority’s McCarver Program before… Read More Education Programs and Social Housing in and Around Seattle

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Doug Saunders’ 12 Conditions to Immigrant Success

Where do immigrants live? Does their place of residence change as the city evolves? How have the physical, institutional, economic, and political preconditions affected integration? These questions play a central role in the keynote lecture of Doug Saunders during the Opening Event of the ISHF. Article by Merel Pit, ISHF team Neighbourhoods where nobody wants… Read More Doug Saunders’ 12 Conditions to Immigrant Success

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Public Housing: 10 Innovative Public Housing Programs-Part II

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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Public Housing: 10 Innovative Public Housing Programs-Part I

Some of the most innovative programs to help low-income families have come from public housing authorities across the USA who were willing to partner, think outside of the box and go to often uncomfortable places in hopes of improving the life’s of their tenants.  Providing a safe, decent and sanitary place to live is the… Read More Public Housing: 10 Innovative Public Housing Programs-Part I

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