Public housing at the crossroads

Article Abstract:

Issues related to the political climate for public housing at the beginning of the 21st century are examined. Topics include rasons for perceived failures of the public housing system, need to establish a clear mission that is accepted by the public, history of public housing, the importance of mixed-income communities, and the power public housing residents should have in defining the fate of their communities.

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Development, Housing & Community Development, Political aspects, Community development

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Public housing in Europe: lessons from abroad

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The primary differences between public housing in Western Europe and the United States is discussed. The article emphasises the diminishing availability of housing for low- and moderate-income households in the US and how public housing policy in Western Europe addresses those issues.

Western Europe

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An exchange to remember

Article Abstract:

A NAHRO member describes her experience of participation in an exchange program between housing professionals in the United Kingdom. She finds some difference in the housing systems of United States and United Kingdom and tries to learn some new ideas that can be used in US.

United Kingdom, Residential Building Construction, Management dynamics, Housing incl Mobile Homes, Management, Dwellings, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, Company business management

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