News in “Housing”
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May 31, 2007 -
Publication
The State of Rental Housing in Cook County: Current Conditions & Forecast
As of 2005, there were approximately 2 million housing units in Cook County, and 835,000 of these were rentals. Of these, only 353,000 are considered “affordable”—renting for less than $750 per month.1 ... Read More
May 31, 2007 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Announcement of the Preservation Compact
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces the Foundation's commitment to reverse the loss of affordable rental housing in Chicago. Read More
May 23, 2007 -
Speech
"Investing in Chicago Neighborhoods," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, City Club of Chicago
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the Foundations $26-million grant to the New Communities Program to support neighborhood revitalization in Chicago. Read More
February 12, 2007 -
Press release
MacArthur to Invest $25 Million in New Research on the Impact of Housing
MacArthur will invest $25 million in new research that builds and deepens our knowledge about the ways that housing matters to children, families, and communities. Read More
February 12, 2007 -
Speech
"Home is Where We Start: Why We Need to Know More about Housing and How it Matters for Children, Families, and Communities," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces the Foundation's $25 million commitment to support research on how housing matters to the education, health, and well-being of residents. Read More
December 18, 2006 -
Video
Kevin Jackson, Chicago Rehab Network on MacArthur Award
The MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions recognizes a group of small non-profits each year with up to $500,000. The Award expands on the Foundation's tradition of encouraging individual creativity and building effective ... Read More
September 15, 2006 -
Commentary
Jonathan Fanton on the Incredible Shrinking Apartments
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the trends in the affordable housing rental market. Read More
June 22, 2006 -
Speech
"The Power of Partnerships: Insights from Chicago's Plan for Transformation," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities Annual Meeting
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the formation of the Partnership for New Communities and its goal to help new neighborhoods succeed by encouraging residents to move to them and genearting economic opportunities. Read More
May 3, 2006 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the City Club of Chicago on “Deep Roots, Deep Commitment: MacArthur Investments in Chicago”
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton relates the Foundation's support for arts, housing, education, and economic development in Chicago. Read More
April 27, 2006 -
Publication
200,000 Affordable Rental Units Lost Each Year to Demolition
Nearly 200,000 rental housing units are lost from the nation’s housing supply each year due to demolition, according to a MacArthur-funded report by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. The new annual ... Read More
March 15, 2006 -
Publication
ENewsletter: Preserving Affordable Rental Housing
Contents
In Focus: Preserving Affordable Rental Housing
From the Field: Justice Delivered in Russian Police Torture Case
Newsroom: A University’s New Home
Newsroom: Low-Tech, High Impact
Newsroom: MacArthur's Work in Russia
In Focus: Preserving ... Read More
March 8, 2006 -
Press release
Rental Housing Report Reveals 200,000 Affordable Units Lost Each Year
Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies, with support from MacArthur, issued a press release about its first Annual Report on the state of the nation's rental housing. Read More
March 6, 2006 -
From the field
New Law Saves More Than 1000 Affordable Housing Units in Chicago
One of the largest rescues ever of troubled privately-owned Section 8 housing is occurring in Chicago, according to MacArthur grantee the National Housing Trust. In an effort to save more than 1,000 affordable housing units ... Read More
February 6, 2006 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, Press Conference for New Career-Focused Job Training Program for CHA Residents
MacArthur's President, also the chair of the Partnership for New Communities, endorses Chicago Mayor Richard Daley's efforts to help public housing residents prepare for employment. Read More
January 17, 2006 -
Publication
ENewsletter: Unlocking Capital: PRIs Extend Philanthropy’s Reach
Contents
Unlocking Capital: PRIs Extend Philanthropy's Reach
A Strategic Focus
Getting Results
For More Information
Unlocking Capital: PRIs Extend Philanthropy’s Reach
Representatives of 150 foundations are gathering this month at Stanford University to share ... Read More
