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How Housing Matters to Families and Communities explores the notion that affordable housing may be an essential "platform" that promotes positive outcomes in education, employment, and physical and mental health, among other areas.  Read our strategy

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April 27, 2013 - In The Media

"Today’s Dream House May Not Be Tomorrow’s"

From The New York Times
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April 23, 2013 - In The Media

"Renting the American Dream"

From The Atlantic Cities
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April 7, 2013 - In The Media

"Are Homeowners Jealous of Renters?"

From The Boston Globe
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April 7, 2013 - In The Media

"Study: Home Buyers Leery"

From the Boston Herald
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April 7, 2013 - In The Media

"Americans Think Housing Crisis Isn't Over, Survey Indicates"

From Star-Telegram
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April 3, 2013 - In The Media

"Survey: Home Ownership No Longer Central to the American Dream"

From the Los Angeles Times
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April 3, 2013 - In The Media

"Survey Finds Shifting Views on Rental Housing, Homeownership"

From The Oregonian
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April 3, 2013 - Twitter

New national survey finds changing US #housing attitudes -- support for renting, more balanced housing policy: http://t.co/atpaYJOeEL

April 3, 2013 - Press Release
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How Housing Matters Survey Finds American Attitudes Transformed by Housing Crisis, Changes in Lifestyle

National Opinion Survey finds strong support forrRental housing and more balanced national housing policy, even as Americans believe the housing crisis continues. Read More
March 11, 2013 - Publication
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Lessons From Chicago's Public Housing Transformation

The key successes and challenges faced by the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and its residents are explored in a new series of five research briefs by the Urban Institute. Read More