New research on housing mobility: The Inclusive Communities Project (ICP) in Dallas has contributed to the expanding research on effective housing mobility strategies with an innovative new report that looks at neighborhood outcomes for low income families with housing choice vouchers, based on the degree of housing mobility assistance received. The report assesses … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (April 18, 2013): New housing mobility research from Dallas; increasing school segregation in Maryland
PRRAC Update
PRRAC Update (April 4, 2013): Dept of Ed ducks diversity; HUD’s Choice Neighborhoods program
HUD's "Choice Neighborhoods Initiative" has improved upon the old HOPE VI public housing redevelopment program by providing one-for-one replacement of lost public housing units, and guaranteeing a right to return to the new development for most residents. However, the new program is still lagging behind in expanding housing choices for relocated residents outside of segregated … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (April 4, 2013): Dept of Ed ducks diversity; HUD’s Choice Neighborhoods program
PRRAC Update (March 21, 2013): Housing cost burden by race; new report on MTW
"Out of Reach 2013": Every year, the National Low Income Housing Coalition publishes its "Out of Reach" report, which estimates the average family income needed to afford the average two bedroom rental cost in the United States. The numbers provide a clear reminder of the extent of unmet housing needs. This year, PRRAC Research Fellow Silva Mathema did a brief … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (March 21, 2013): Housing cost burden by race; new report on MTW
PRRAC Update (March 7, 2013): HUD Report Card Part II; Immigration Enforcement
HUD First Term Report Card Part II: In January, we gave HUD an "incomplete" for its unfinished work in addressing the legacy of segregation in HUD housing programs during the Obama Administration's first term. In this followup report, we joined with the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and the National Fair Housing Alliance to look at the enforcementside … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (March 7, 2013): HUD Report Card Part II; Immigration Enforcement
PRRAC Update (February 21, 2013): Creating balance in the location of LIHTC developments?
Creating Balance in the Locations of LIHTC Developments: This new report by Jill Khadduri examines the role of state "qualified allocation plans" in influencing the location of new affordable housing tax credit developments in high opportunity communities, and the importance of coordinating housing investment in lower opportunity communities with broader … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (February 21, 2013): Creating balance in the location of LIHTC developments?