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The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole's Housing Solutions Initiative brings together cross-sector partners to address local housing affordability and accessibility using the Urban Institute’s Policy and Systems Change Compass. This collaboration offers early lessons for other communities looking to develop a similar collective to address local challenges’ root causes.
Housing instability is often seen as an isolated incident, but it can have far-reaching effects on a community and residents. How can local policymakers better protect renters and their communities?
Incorporating rental payment histories into credit scoring and mortgage underwriting could expand access to homeownership and reduce racial homeownership gaps. But first, policymakers and regulators must clarify expectations surrounding the use of these data.
Housing is considered a key social determinant of health. How does stable housing relate to mental health specifically?
Homelessness is pervasive in communities across the United States. Find out if you understand the causes of and solutions to one of the nation’s most pressing challenges.
Alternative responses to homelessness, such as permanent supportive housing, reduced police involvement, and wraparound services, can help reduce burdens on city budgets.
Experts anticipate climate migration will increase and stress that communities need to prepare to integrate climate-displaced families for short or cyclical periods, or permanently.