News in “Housing”
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October 24, 2013 -
In The Media
"MacArthur Awards $2.8 Million to Study How Housing Matters"
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October 23, 2013 -
Press release
MacArthur Awards $2.8 Million to Support Research on How Housing Matters
Recipients will utilize and connect existing data sets – such as Medicaid, utility, and school data – to reveal insights into the effectiveness of housing policies and related public programs. Read More
October 21, 2013 -
In The Media
New App Aims to Improve Landlord-Tenant Relationship
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October 18, 2013 -
In The Media
"New App Aims to Improve Landlord-Tenant Relationship"
The Chicago Tribune Read More
October 17, 2013 -
Commentary
Housing Policy Matters
A commentary by Vice President of U.S. Programs Julia Stasch, originally published in The Hill. Read More
September 15, 2013 -
In The Media
"The Kids Are All Right (Sometimes): The Housing Crisis and Children's Academic Performance"
The Huffington Post
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September 12, 2013 -
Publication
The Cost of Being 'Crime Free'
A growing trend in Illinois and across the country of establishing crime free rental housing and nuisance property ordinances has costly consequences for tenant families, landlords, and entire communities. Read More
September 6, 2013 -
In The Media
"Future Problems Forecast for Young in Poor Housing Conditions: Report"
Youth Today Read More
August 29, 2013 -
Publication
Poor Quality Housing Is Tied to Children’s Emotional and Behavioral Problems
Housing quality and housing stability matter to children’s well-being, according to MacArthur-supported research detailed in a How Housing Matters Policy Brief. Read More
August 20, 2013 -
In The Media
"Pricey Santa Cruz County Forces Tourism Workers to Get Creative"
From The Santa Cruz Sentinel Read More
August 18, 2013 -
Publication
Travel, Tourism Workers Struggle to Cover Housing
In the midst of a housing and economic recovery, many travel and tourism sector workers struggle to afford housing in metro areas across the country, according to a new report by the Center for Housing Policy. Read More
August 16, 2013 -
In The Media
"Victims’ Dilemma: 911 Calls Can Bring Eviction"
The New York Times
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August 15, 2013 -
From the field
Rental Housing in the New Economy
The Preservation Compact recently gathered experts for its first annual conference "Rental Housing in the New Economy" to discuss and plan for how to best protect affordable rental housing stock. Read More
July 16, 2013 -
Publication
Evaluating the Homebuyer Tax Credit and Other Policies
A series of $22 billion in tax credits approved in 2009-2010 intended to stimulate housing demand did produce modest results in the short term. Read More
July 15, 2013 -
From the field
Housing Partnership Equity Trust Acquires Second Property
The MacArthur-supported Housing Partnership Equity Trust has expanded its portfolio by purchasing a multifamily property in California. Read More
