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November 25, 2008 - In the Media

"MacArthur Gives $68M to Ease Foreclosure Pain"

From Crain's Chicago Business
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November 6, 2008 - Publication

Supportive Housing Does Not Hurt Home Values, According to Study

A new study by New York University’s Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy finds that supportive housing does not depress property values in surrounding neighborhoods. Read More
October 15, 2008 - Speech

Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Announcement of the Foreclosure Prevention & Mitigation Project

MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton details the Foundation's commitment of at least $68 million dollars to keep homeowners in homes, assist renters displaced by foreclosure, and help the City of Chicago return foreclosed homes to the ... Read More
October 10, 2008 - Video
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Improving Public Housing in Chicago

To learn more about the MacArthur Foundation's commitment to improving housing development in Chicago, visit http://www.macfound.org/housing.

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October 10, 2008 - Video
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Preserving Affordable Rental Housing

To learn more about the MacArthur Foundation's efforts to preserve affordable rental housing in the U.S., visit http://www.macfound.org/housing.

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September 25, 2008 - In the Media

"CHA Makeover Boost: $10,000 for Home Buyers"

From the Chicago Sun-Times
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September 25, 2008 - In the Media

"Chicago to Home Buyers: Find Uour Place"

From the Chicago Tribune
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September 15, 2008 - Commentary

MacArthur's Julia Stasch Highlights the Importance of Affordable Housing

In a commentary in Illinois Issues, Stasch emphasizes the importance of preserving affordable rental housing in U.S. cities in the midst of a mortgage crisis. Read More
September 9, 2008 - Video
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Seizing the Opportunity: Preserving Affordable Rental Housing (Part 2)

Almost everyone rents their home at some point in their lives, but the supply of affordable rental housing is shrinking. The non-profit developer Preservation of Affordable Housing is working to preserve and improve affordable rental housing ...

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September 9, 2008 - Video
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Seizing the Opportunity: Preserving Affordable Rental Housing (Part 1)

Almost everyone rents their home at some point in their lives, but the supply of affordable rental housing is shrinking. The non-profit developer The Community Builders is working to preserve and improve affordable rental housing across ...

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September 4, 2008 - Press release

“Find Your Place in Chicago” Program

Mayor Daley and private and public sector partners announced the package of financial incentives and initiatives aimed at helping buyers save money on the purchase of a home in which the city has invested. Read More
September 4, 2008 - Speech

Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the “Find Your Place in Chicago” Launch

MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces The Partnership for New Communities' $1 million commitment towards stimulating sales in mixed-income developments throughout Chicago. Read More
September 1, 2008 - Press release

How Housing Matters to Families & Communities Initiative

How Housing Matters is an ongoing, five-year, $25 million research initiatives to deepen the literature on the effect that investments in affordable housing have on social and economic outcomes. Read More
June 19, 2008 - Video
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Michael Bodaken on Affordable Rental Housing [HQ]

Michael Bodaken, President of the National Housing Trust, on preserving the stock of affordable rental housing.

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  • Representative Grants

    Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law

    Chicago, Illinois
    2013

    $300,000 To provide legal assistance and advocacy for affordable housing preservation (over two years).

  • Representative Grants

    LeadingAge Center for Applied Research

    Washington, District of Columbia
    2012

    $698,000 To research the impact of service enriched senior housing on resident health, quality-of-life, and health care costs.

  • Representative Grants

    Bipartisan Policy Center

    Washington, District of Columbia
    2011

    $3,300,000 To host and execute the first phase of the Commission on Housing Policy for a Strong Economy (over 18 months).

  • Representative Grants

    American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

    Washington, District of Columbia
    2012

    $600,000 To work with utility companies to better serve the multifamily housing sector's energy efficiency needs (over three years).

  • Representative Grants

    Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law

    Chicago, Illinois
    2010

    $300,000 To participate in The Preservation Compact (over three years).

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  • The Preservation Compact: A Rental Housing Action Plan for Cook County

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  • Three Case Studies for How Housing Matters

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