Housing Choice Voucher Holders Are Not Reaching Higher-Performing Schools (MacArthur Foundation, 2014)
This 2014 MacArthur Foundation policy research brief examines the connection between HCV holders and lower-performing schools.
Read MoreHousing Assistance Programs Provide Limited Access to Higher-Performing Schools (MacArthur Foundation, 2014)
This 2014 MacArthur Foundation policy research brief studies access to better performing schools in LIHTC communities compared to those of HCV holders, Section 8 and public housing residents.
Read MoreAligning Federal Low Income Housing Programs with Housing Need (NLIHC, 2014)
A 2014 National Low Income Housing Coalition report that breaks down LIHTC properties in five states to analyze how the needs of extremely low income households are being met by federal housing programs.
Read MoreKIDS COUNT Data Center (Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ongoing)
The Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT® (LA INFANCIA CUENTA™) is a premier source of data on children, youth and families. Find indicators for the nation, states and more.
Read MoreAmerica’s Youngest Outcasts: A Report Card on Child Homelessness (American Institutes for Research, 2014)
This National Center on Family Homelessness report shows comprehensive data on child homelessness in the United States to gauge the state of child homelessness across the nation.
Read MoreA Better Measure of Mortgage Application Denial (Urban Institute, 2014)
A 2014 analysis by the Urban Institute investigating trends in mortgage credit accessibility, focusing mainly on the Real Denial Rate for low-credit profile applicants.
Read MoreFraming the Issues – the Positive Impacts of Affordable Housing on Education (NHC, 2007)
This 2007 NHC Center for Housing Policy analysis focuses on the ways in which the production, rehabilitation, or other provision of affordable housing may lead to stronger educational outcomes for children living in those homes or in the surrounding community.
Read MoreGaining Support for Affordable Housing Development in a Community (Campaign for Affordable Housing, 2005)
A collection of case studies from the Campaign for Affordable Housing outlining successful efforts at developing affordable housing projects in 9 US cities.
Read MoreBuilding Support for Affordable Homeownership and Rental Choices (NHC, 2013)
A 2013 summary of National Housing Conference research findings on public opinion and messaging on affordable housing that draws from 35 research studies related to affordable housing communications and summarizes key findings about public opinion, messages, and suggestions for further research that could add to our understanding of how to communicate effectively about housing affordability.
Read MoreApartments and Traffic (NMHC)
This 2006 article by the National Multifamily Housing Council outlines the correlation between multifamily apartments and traffic congestion and debunks the myth that multifamily development leads to traffic issues in the neighborhood.
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