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This Kansas City neighborhood wrote the blueprint for transforming a community

Nikhil Swaminathan

July 25, 2017 |

Grist |

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Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

The Kansas City neighborhood of Ivanhoe was once plagued by blight, illegal dumping, drug trade, gun violence, and neglect; neighbors lived in fear or moved away. Inspired by one compassionate and proactive family, the Youngs, the community stepped up, partnering with the local university and a charitable foundation to map out a tangible blueprint for sustainable change. They are working with police and the city council to tackle the blight and revive their neighborhood through affordable housing, park space, and a renewed sense of community.

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New York Just Gave Low-Income Tenants a Big Weapon in Housing Court: A Lawyer

Henry Grabar

July 21, 2017 |

Slate |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

"Nationwide, 90 percent of landlords have attorneys, but 90 percent of tenants do not." New York City is combating this inequality with a new law guaranteeing lawyers to defend low-income tenants in housing court. The goal: prevent unjustified evictions and keep people housed.

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How San Francisco Saved Its Public Housing By Getting Rid of It

Mark Peterson

July 20, 2017 |

Politico |

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Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

In San Francisco, the city couldn't afford to create or maintain public housing. Using the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration program, San Francisco has been working to effectively privatize public housing while involving non-profits deeply to ensure residents aren't displaced.

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Refugees find temporary havens on Airbnb

Carolyn Said

July 11, 2017 |

San Francisco Chronicle |

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Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

Airbnb hosts are offering free short-term rentals to refugees. The option, called Open House, has attracted new hosts to the Airbnb platform and has given refugee families independence, privacy, and a sense of home while they find more permanent housing.

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Rethinking Homeless Shelters From the Ground Up

Krutika Pathi

June 28, 2017 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The homeless population in NYC stands at the highest number since the Great Depression. The Bowery Residents Committee has suggested changes to how shelters emerge, run and are funded. With a focus on results-based funding, the BRC advocates for the prioritization of impact on the people served. It rewards locations that demonstrate a high ratio of people moving in to those returning; "building to the function" of helping people re-enter society; and eliminating private landlords.

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The city that solved homelessness

Joe Copeland

June 28, 2017 |

Crosscut |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Austria, Vienna

As Seattle deals with rapidly rising housing prices and an increase in the homeless population, the city is looking to Vienna, a city that has achieved success in the realm of affordable housing. “The Vienna Model” describes the mixture of ways Vienna has eradicated its homeless problem. By addressing factors underlying homelessness such as transit, aging, and ethnic tensions, the city has implemented government-sponsored social housing that is inclusive and sustainable.

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Tiny houses on the rise in Maine to solve cost and environment problems

Marina Schauffler

June 25, 2017 |

Portland Press Herald |

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Response Location: United States, Rockport, Maine

In an economy where even employed individuals are unable to find affordable housing, a few initiatives - such as Habitat for Humanity in Maine - are creatively responding to this challenge. Tiny homes offer a dignified, affordable, and accessible solution to housing for individuals and families that would otherwise not be able to find affordable housing.

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Job opportunities for the disadvantaged

Angelina Davydova

June 24, 2017 |

AzerNews |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Russia, St. Petersburg

Rabota-i connects youth coming out of Russian orphanages, who are at high risk for unemployment, to jobs. The social enterprise also provides training and coaching to youth with disabilities. It places over 700 people in jobs each year, and it has inspired over 600 social workers to work in the field of connecting at-risk youth to employment opportunities.

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New Cornerstone Creek apartments may be first of their kind

Dan Emerson

June 16, 2017 |

Finance & Commerce |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Golden Valley, Minnesota

An apartment complex in Golden Valley, Minnesota offers unique services and support for adults with developmental disabilities. The complex, called New Cornerstone Creek, offers independent living and community spaces for these adults, creating a sense of control and freedom for individuals who otherwise typically live with their family well into adulthood.

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Colo County Offers Housing Comparison

Chris Rourke

June 15, 2017 |

Gunnison Country Times |

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Response Location: United States, Breckenridge, Colorado

As second-home owners increase property values and decrease the supply of residences in Gunnison County, its year-round community faces a dwindling affordable housing stock. Nearby, a popular tourist town of Breckenridge in neighboring Summit County has been able to deliver a measurable increase in affordable homes. The Gunnison County Housing Authority is following Summit's goal-oriented, community-driven solution, and turning to residents to form a community plan and vision.

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