Evil Twins of Inequality and Racial Segregation Growing in US
Those of in the affordable housing biz have been privy to lots of articles about how the growing income inequality in the country is exacerbating what already was a serious…
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Like Aspen or like Austin?
When I worked at another non-profit focused on housing affordability in our area, we had a very savvy board member who was able to attract funders and new board members…
What is your dream home?
Come on, admit it. Sometimes you drive around Charlottesville–or Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, Nelson or Fluvanna County–and say, I would love to have that house! (followed in short order by, if…
Financial Counseling is a win-win for homeowners and taxpayers
Those of us who are still trying to unravel the issues leading to the financial collapse in 2008 are clear on at least one thing: financiers who rolled the dice…
Healthy building, healthy community
The links between housing and health are getting more and more attention these days, as study after study shows that better health outcomes and savings on health costs are linked…
What the Market Will Bear is Not Affordable
The City of Chicago is taking a new approach to increasing affordable housing. Using vacant land (approximately 1,000 parcels spread throughout the city), the The Chicago Infrastructure Trust, (hatched in…