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See AllJanuary 22, 2013 - Twitter
How does #housing impact #education and #health? Newsletter rounds up policy, research, & media on how housing matters http://t.co/gwXiXOFk
January 22, 2013 - Article
Housing Matters Newsletter: Need-to-Know Information on Housing Issues
As part of its How Housing Matters research initiative, MacArthur has launched a weekly electronic newsletter to bring together the most important news on how housing may affect outcomes in a number of areas, including education ... Read More
January 7, 2013 - Twitter
Reminder: Deadline for @macfound #housing research proposals is January 11, 2013 http://t.co/Bi3DacBn
December 11, 2012 - Article
Frequently Asked Questions about How Housing Matters to Families & Communities 2012-2013 Competition
Frequently Asked Questions about the How Housing Matters to Families & Communities 2012-2013 Competition. Read More
November 27, 2012 - Publication
Understanding the Relationship Between Assisted Housing and Quality Education
A report by the Furman Center for Real Estate & Urban Policy at NYU evaluates the elementary schools closest to families receiving federal housing assistance nationwide in each state as well as the 100 largest metropolitan areas. Read More
September 20, 2012 - Publication
Study Finds Moving to Low-Poverty Neighborhoods Leads to Greater Well-Being
A coalition of researchers find that moving from a high-poverty to low-poverty neighborhood spurs long-term gains in the physical and mental health of low-income adults. Read More
April 26, 2012 - Event
Designing Homes and Neighborhoods for Older Adults
Professionals and practitioners from multiple disciplines address housing and neighborhoods for an aging population. Read More
February 16, 2012 - Grantee Profile
Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at New York University, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
The Furman Center spurs thoughtful discussion and reform by arming policymakers with critical analysis and research-driven policy recommendations. Read More
November 29, 2011 - From The Field
Study Details Homelessness, "Doubling Up" Among Low-Income Children
About 10% of children in low-income families reported at least one homeless episode – and an additional 24% had at least one episode where they lived "doubled up" with relatives, friends or other families – before age 6. Read More
November 18, 2011 - Video
How Housing Matters: Research Network Overview
Northwestern University Professor Thomas Cook, the director of the Research Network, describes the network's research on how housing affects a host of other issues, from education a child's behavior. Read More
