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NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Many communities, advocates, residents and local leaders are raising the alarm about one of our country’s seemingly intractable challenges: More people are facing or experiencing homelessness, with many living outside of the formal shelter and supportive housing system.
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NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Since 2020, the share of renter households has been growing rapidly. Renters now make up more than a third of all U.S. households. Renters represent a robust and diverse group of people from all demographic backgrounds: How Is the Rental Market Changing?
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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
AUGUST 13, 2024
Affordable housing developers, particularly those using the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to build new low-income rental housing, are also feeling the effects of this challenging development environment. 1] The data shows that rising costs are taking a toll on new affordable housing projects.
GCN
MAY 16, 2024
There are 5 million new housing units since 2020, mostly in the South and West, but supply has still not caught up with demand.
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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Housing is a basic issue for anyone interested in CED. Behind the headline are a host of issues that both foster hope in how to address affordable housing needs and the realization of the many steps it may take to get there. Manufactured homes are a statewide feature of North Carolina – we have more than almost any other state.
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NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 17, 2024
Post-secondary students – defined as those pursuing education after high school – often lack access and eligibility for programs that are designed to provide affordable housing and supportive services to those experiencing housing insecurity. Student […] Source
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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
MAY 20, 2024
More than 5 million low-income people across the country use Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to help subsidize their housing costs. Department of Housing and Urban Development. By 2020, the median renter household’s income was more than 4 times that of the median voucher holder.
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Center for Community Progress
AUGUST 25, 2022
In this chapter, John O’Callaghan , president and CEO of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP), and Mandy Eidson , senior manager of the ANDP Loan Fund, share how ANDP is innovatively meeting affordable single-family housing needs in Atlanta. Since its inception in 1991, the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, Inc.
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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Earlier this month, DFI examined how local governments in North Carolina have stepped in to make new affordable housing construction economically viable after a historic increase in construction costs and elevated interest rates. In August, the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) released the latest funding awards for 2024.
The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
MARCH 23, 2023
Office to residential conversions are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide affordable housing in New York City. In their “ Making New York Work for Everyone ” plan, released in January, Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul expressed eagerness to build more housing in New York City’s business districts after COVID.
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FedTech Magazine
APRIL 1, 2024
The National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 instructed NSF and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to form a task force that published a roadmap…
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FedTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Between 900 and 1,000 soldiers are in-house at any given moment for training that lasts between 20 and 40 weeks. But when COVID-19 struck in 2020, the center’s home base of Fort Eisenhower, Ga. Army Cyber School trains the Army’s cyberwarfare workforce, often in classified spaces on a dedicated network. formerly…
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First State Insights
AUGUST 18, 2020
student at CCRS, and Julia O'Hanlon, Policy Scientist at IPA, about housing insecurity and affordability in Delaware. Steve, Mimi and Julia provide insights on what they have learned through meetings and Zoom calls this year with a variety of people working on housing issues throughout Delaware.
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First State Insights
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA) speaks to Dionna Sargent, Vice President of Community Development at Cinnaire, about affordable housing, community development, and the Black Lives Matter Movement. This interview was recorded on September 1, 2020.
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The City Fix
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Global ridership tanked initially by as much as 80%, and transit was still at around just 20% of pre-pandemic ridership at the end of 2020. The coronavirus pandemic hit public transport hard. There is serious concern that people will increasingly opt for private vehicles, should public. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
MARCH 17, 2023
Census Bureau website ( www.census.gov ) has thousands of tables full of social, economic, housing, and demographic data. You can sign up for upcoming webinars, as well as view previous webinars, check out the Data Gems (a series of video how-tos), and watch specific 2020 census courses. Using the data, you can build customized maps.
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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Housing costs and supply are dominating the news at the moment. Housing is the highest monthly bill typical Americans face, reaching an average of $1674 a month in 2021. Housing prices have increased far faster than incomes (Miller 2015), making affordable homeownership inaccessible for many aspiring homeowners (Hackett et al.
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NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 18, 2023
In 2020, the US granted asylum to 31,429 individuals, with many from countries of origin that include Venezuela, El Salvador and China. Tens of thousands of people, increasingly families, seek asylum annually in the US.
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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
JANUARY 13, 2023
The authors find evidence that average eviction filing rates were consistently higher in public housing than in other types of subsidized housing in the pre-pandemic period (2016-2019). This suggests that public housing agencies may rely on eviction filings as a rent collection strategy. Background and Context.
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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
JUNE 14, 2023
New York City’s least-dense community districts are permitting new housing at lower rates compared to the rest of the city, raising questions for policymakers over how to achieve fair and equitable housing growth across a broad range of neighborhood types, according to a recent report from the NYU Furman Center.
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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Notably, many households in the sample data benefit from affordable, regulated rents, regardless of whether or not they receive a federal or local housing subsidy. Landlords with subsidized tenants benefitted from the protective effects of the subsidy portion which lessened the economic impact of the pandemic.
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GovLoop
JULY 26, 2024
That March, for example, more than 1,000 people marched from the White House to the U.S. Significant changes across the public and private sectors were needed so disabled individuals could fully participation in public and economic life in the United States. The passage of the ADA was preceded by years of activism and advocacy-group efforts.
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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
DECEMBER 29, 2020
It’s hard to believe 2020 is almost over. From setting up temporary housing for those experiencing homelessness to helping those struggling with mental health and substance use issues. Tune in to the full episode below to hear us discuss: Why we decided to add 12 new episodes to our schedule in 2020.
Center for Community Progress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
The 2020-2021 CRF Cycle The 2020-2021 Community Revitalization Fellowship included grassroots community leaders from Fitchburg, Massachusetts; Montgomery, Alabama; and Reading, Pennsylvania. Despite Colvin’s historical significance, her house was abandoned, and has deteriorated over time.
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Center for Community Progress
JUNE 13, 2023
If the one common feature of shrinking cities is population decline, it would follow that vacant properties should be the most direct consequence, as fewer people need fewer houses, stores, and workplaces. But demolitions never kept pace with the continued weak demand for the city’s houses and the continued outflow of population.
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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
OCTOBER 19, 2023
These two Banks are diving into issues such as housing affordability and the rural/urban divide in the Southeastern U.S. Concerns about affordable housing provide a wonderful example. Rural NC house in need of repair. with localized data and analysis and have valuable information NC CED professionals can use.
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GovLoop
MAY 1, 2024
DoD based its 2020 data strategy on eight guiding principles that can serve as a useful model for other organizations in creating their own policies. The Federal Data Strategy, released in 2018, set high-level goals for using and handling data. Here are ways to carry out each principle.
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The Whistle Post
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Immediately following prison release, participants gain access to a support team, networking groups, peer mentoring, substance abuse treatment, or emotional wellness programming, financial and legal counseling, transportation, childcare, and housing assistance. 2020-CY-BX-0032 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
MARCH 31, 2023
(behind Florida & Texas) – largely due to international migration rebounding a couple years after COVID shut it down in 2020-2021. link] Other CED Items: NYT reports on how local governments are reconsidering parking requirements; there are currently 7 spaces available for every car in the U.S.
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Open Access Government - Technology News
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Life2vec organises data into a complex system of vectors, structuring information related to the time of birth, education, salary, housing, and health. It was found being male, skilled, or having a mental health diagnosis was associated with a higher risk of mortality. The post Would you trust AI to predict your future life events?
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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
APRIL 5, 2024
Four years after the pandemic began in March 2020, much of daily life has returned to normal; mask mandates have been lifted, people gather in large numbers for concerts and conferences, and the unemployment rate has returned to pre-pandemic levels. Source: SWAA Work-from-home flexibility has also influenced residential choices.
The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
MARCH 28, 2024
A property tax exemption in New York City is necessary to make rental housing development financially feasible across the city’s varied markets, according to a new policy brief by the NYU Furman Center. A significant portion of New York City’s newly built housing has relied upon a 421-a exemption.
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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Vacant house and lots in the Larimer neighborhood. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has an article, " Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods pay the price for abandoned and decrepit homes ," about how Pittsburgh's lower income neighborhoods suffer from serious housing disinvestment. Better off segments have the money to maintain aging houses.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
MARCH 10, 2023
In 2020, the City of Canton, Ohio set out to build a better, safer, and more connected community. In 2020, Canton’s chief of police, Jack Angelo, wanted to extend public safety monitoring city-wide, saying “Eventually our goal is to have most all of the city covered,” by using Wi-Fiber’s extensive broadband mesh network.
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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
AUGUST 24, 2024
Surging costs for housing and other expenses are prompting baby boomers to take on roommates. To make ends meet, an increasing number of those 65 and older are choosing shared housing arrangements, helping save money in an era when many have fallen behind on retirement savings and there’s increasing concern about a loneliness epidemic.
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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
2011 Doors Open Toronto Guide ) But Open House New York Weekend is increasingly a big deal. In North America, Doors Open Toronto is probably the biggest. The Toronto Star even publishes an event guide. Pittsburgh created Doors Open Pittsburgh.
Open Access Government - Technology News
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Think of it like building a house from bricks rather than carving one from stone. “Our strategy is bottom up. We built on our team’s knowledge of self-organizing chemistry to precisely control molecules until they form the structures we want. It took over a year methodically trying different things to find it,” said Nakamura.
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State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Since 2012, Ford — whom the American Public Transportation Association selected as Outstanding Public Transportation Manager in 2020 and President Barack Obama named a White House Champion of Change in 2015 — has served as the Jacksonville Transportation…
GovLoop
AUGUST 26, 2022
She also worked in government for over 13 years in a variety of positions, including in the White House Situation Room, as a staff officer, an intelligence analyst, a tradecraft specialist, and an HR professional. This post was first published October 5, 2020. Prior to LMI, she did marketing and communications at ODNI for Guidehouse.
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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
MAY 11, 2023
Despite all Kenney’s talk about respecting the city’s treasures, we saw the commission’s board cut a deal with developer Leo Addimando in 2020 to significantly modify International House on the very day it placed the award-winning student dormitory in West Philadelphia on the city’s historic register.
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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Welcome to the 'riskscape' On one day in July 2021 fires devastated large areas of Sardinia, flooding occurred for the second time in two weeks in London and I received a message from research colleagues in Germany that read "the institute was quite destroyed and many colleagues have suffered tremendous damage to their houses." Kendon, M.,
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Reprogramming the City
MARCH 22, 2022
The result of a call for proposals put out in 2020, BART announced in early March 2022 the eight winning ideas for old subway cars. The owners hope to see the house last upwards of 100 years. “We’d like to see them given a new life. We’d like to see them repurposed and have people continue to enjoy these cars.”.
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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
JANUARY 15, 2022
Despite the existence of CEEFPA and additional tenant protections that include the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (“CERAP”) and the Tenant Safe Harbor Act , there was never a complete moratorium on eviction cases proceeding through the New York City Housing Court. Unexecuted Warrants.
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Center for Community Progress
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The vacant lot where a house once stood. where—inspired by my lived experiences—I focused my career on helping address injustice, working on issues like affordable housing and combatting homelessness. They see the building that’s falling apart. But when I look at vacant properties, I see my mother.
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