FEMA Aid Misses Both the Big and Small Picture
COMMENTARY | Houston's experience shows it's time to rethink how we assess damage from natural disasters.
Tech Billionaires’ Obligation to the Cities Around Them
California voters are being asked to tax big corporations to solve local problems. But is that the companies’ responsibility?
Young and Homeless in Washington, D.C.
Young adults who find themselves homeless often require a different approach and set of services. Urban Institute's Serena Lei looks at the issue in the nation's capital and beyond.
This Region’s Home Prices Are Being Hit Hard by SALT Deduction Changes
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Super Typhoon Yutu’s destruction … Missing vote-by-mail applications in Ga. … Wis.’s slipping DMV performance … and Philly City Council honors Gritty mascot.
San Diego City Council Does an About-Face on Airbnb Rules
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Hep A jump in Florida county … calls for “forensic audit” of Philly’s IT infrastructure … and should corrupt lawmakers have names stripped from roads?
Snapshots of America’s Homelessness Crisis in 4 Cities
From Seattle to Akron to Los Angeles and Minneapolis, here’s how local leaders and others are trying to provide shelter—or deny shelter—to those who desperately need stable housing.
Voters Could Give Older California Homeowners A New Property Tax Break
But would Proposition 5 ease the state’s housing crisis?
Owning Real Estate Has Not Panned Out for Many African-Americans
In nearly a fifth of the ZIP codes where most homeowners are black, home values have decreased since 2000, compared with only 2 percent of ZIP codes where black homeowners are not the majority.
In Shift, States Step in on Affordable Housing
More and more, states are getting involved in housing issues that used to be just local government affairs, including preempting their authority.
San José and Airbnb Partner to Provide Emergency Temporary Housing
After severe flooding last year, the city hopes to have shelter lined up ahead of time for the next disaster.
Rent Control Gearing Up to Be One of California’s Biggest Ballot Measure Fights on Election Day
Proponents say it is necessary in an increasingly unaffordable housing market, but many local government officials say passing Prop 10 will pave the way for tenant rights groups to run roughshod over elected representatives.
Airbnb Operator Seeks to Appeal More Than $1 Million in City Fines
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | 6 cases of rare illness in Minnesota … broken Texas voter registration link … and the steel cage protecting Jersey City’s water supply.
This City Wants to Reverse Segregation by Reviving Neighborhoods
Dallas is trying to target its housing spending to combat segregation. But critics say that approach will leave behind some of the poorest black communities.
Elizabeth Warren’s Ambitious Fix for America’s Housing Crisis
The Massachusetts Democrat introduced legislation that takes aim at segregation, redlining, restrictive zoning, and the loss of equity by low-income homeowners.
Testing Out Faster and Flexible Ways to Deploy Homeless Shelters and Services
Modular housing pilot projects in King County, Washington aim to create flexible and replicable prototypes of how to expand the number of beds and provide 24/7 case management.
Despite Economy, Working Families Struggle to Make Ends Meet
A recent report from the Urban Institute examined families' ability to pay for basic needs.
Minnesota’s Largest Homeless Camp Is in a Race Against Colder Weather
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Outflanking New York state’s stubborn legislature … an independent auditing office for Mass. State Police … and L.A.’s new golden Gold tribute.
Airbnb: N.Y.C.’s New Short-Term Rental Crackdown Is Unconstitutional
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Kansas City considers workaround for anti-panhandling ordinance … N.J. beach community wants governor to give up official summer house … and N.D.’s IT consolidation.
‘Troubling’ Findings on Who Speaks Up About Housing Development
New research highlights concerns that local officials are hearing a narrow subset of views at public meetings.
Renters Using Housing Vouchers Face Discrimination, Study Finds
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is launching a task force to look at landlord participation in the program.
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