Functional and affordable furnishings

Article Abstract:

Simple furnishing prototypes that use cheap materials can be employed to improve the living conditions in public housing. This was evident in the family migrant centers that house migrant farmworkers in San Joaquin County, CA. Housing authority chief Antonio Pizano partnered with researchers at the University of California's Dept of Environmental Design with the aim of developing inexpensive furnishings that would infuse the apartments with a home-like ambience and unique character. The researchers successfully designed closets, storage units, tables and bed that addressed such considerations as affordability, residential character and family personalization and differentiation. The prototype designs used in these centers can also be used in low-income housing developments.

Misc. Fabricated Textile Products, Household Furnishings, Other Household Textile Product Mills, Home furnishings

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A change of address

Article Abstract:

Jackson Parkway, a World War II-era public housing project, which was severely deteriorated and cut off from the surrounding neighborhood, is transformed into a new 50-unit housing complex called Churchill Homes by the Holyoke Housing Authority. The Churchill Homes has earned NAHRO Awards of Excellence, which honor the most innovative work by NAHRO members and the awards recognize housing agencies are committed to producing high-quality housing and related amenities.

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Guiding lights

Article Abstract:

Helen Sause, a member in the housing and community development field and a mentor discusses that mentoring is important especially in housing field as government regulations and tight budgets create stressful work situations. Mentoring relationships are personal with both parties voluntarily entering into the relationship and determining the structure, interactions, and goals.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Mentors, Mentoring, Professional development, Sause, Helen

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