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Do land-use reforms spur housing development? You betcha.
January 08, 2024 | News, ManagementAfter years of adjusting land-use regulations, Minneapolis boosted its housing stock by 12%, while rents grew at just 1%. Meanwhile, the rest of Minnesota increased its stock by 4% as rents rose 14%.
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Teachers can’t afford housing, so school districts are building homes
January 04, 2024 | News, WorkforceWhen potential teachers are considering a position, they often want to know what’s available for affordable housing. “If I don’t have an answer for that, I lose that applicant,” one school district superintendent says.
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What HUD’s annual homelessness count misses
December 19, 2023 | News, ManagementRather than relying on a single metric, communities need to develop a data infrastructure they can use to track, reduce and end homelessness.
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Homeless is increasing nationwide, but some cities see significant declines
December 15, 2023 | News, ManagementMany believe they are seeing more people experiencing homelessness than ever before. But in three major cities, the data contradicts that perception.
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2023 Rising Star: Chris Polack
December 12, 2023 | News, WorkforceStrategic initiatives program manager, New York City Emergency Management
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For homeless services staff, fulfillment doesn’t pay the bills
December 11, 2023 | News, WorkforceA survey of more than 5,000 U.S. homeless services workers found that 12% qualify for food stamps and 9% for housing vouchers.
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No wrong doors: Making benefits easier to access
December 07, 2023 | News, ManagementWhen applying for benefits is too hard, families don’t get the support they need. Learning how users actually work through submitting an online application underscores how important user-centered design is to a program’s success.
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Housing and care costs leave aging Americans with limited options
December 01, 2023 | News, ManagementWith adults over 65 already 17% of the U.S. population, communities need to prepare for the growing number of older adults who need both affordable housing and care, experts say.
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The housing policies residents want to see
November 30, 2023 | News, ManagementIt may seem like housing policies that allow granny flats or multifamily homes on single-family lots are pretty contentious, but a new survey shows that most people support state and local policies that boost housing stock.
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What does a resilient city look like?
November 28, 2023 | News, ManagementIn many cities, resilience is more than climate-ready infrastructure and disaster relief. It’s a tool for building trust in local government, connecting neighbors and uplifting vulnerable communities.