Homelessness and Housing

Climate change may be fueling fires, but housing demands are driving risk.

As millions rebuild their homes in the wake of the devastating 2022 floods, an architect’s innovative model for flood-resilient homes shows the way.

As world travel rebounds after two years of COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions, marketers and the media are promoting Puerto Rico as an accessible hot spot destination for continental U.S. travelers.…

The pandemic exposed the long-standing failures of the housing market. After tens of millions lost their jobs and were unable to afford rent, the federal government prevented mass evictions by adopting housing…

More homeowners than ever need flood insurance. Fewer than ever can afford it.

For anyone seeking employment, there’s a shortage of good, quality jobs that meet workers’ needs and support their well-being, including their economic security. This shortage is the result of multiple factors, including decades…

Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, Colorado. Aspen Springs is 10 miles west. (Wikipedia map) Even as U.S. water supplies are decreasing, dema…

The sudden arrival of of thousands of asylum-seekers pushed the figure to an all-time high, even as overall enrollment has plummeted.

Supportive housing does so much more than help families facing or at risk of facing homelessness access stable housing: it also helps them stay together, reduces time in foster care,…

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My family’s history is deeply shaped by our nation’s history of discriminatory housing policies. I’ve written about my grandfather’s story and about how redlining affected my family. But I never fully explored…

A longtime critic of Atlanta’s BeltLine explains how the popular network of parks has increased inequality in the city and driven out lower-income residents.