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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - http://www.hud.gov/
Oversees home ownership, low-income housing assistance, fair housing laws, homelessness, aid for distressed neighborhoods, and housing development programs in the United States. Site provides details of HUD offices and programs, as well as resources for citizens, communities, contractors, local agencies, and researchers. |
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United Nations Centre for Human Settlements - Habitat (UNCHS) - http://www.unhabitat.org/
Analyses and studies human settlement patterns, and develops methods for controlled settlement with the preservation of the environment in mind. |
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Joint Center for Housing Studies - http://www.jchs.harvard.edu/
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University analyzes the ways in which housing policy and practices are shaped by economic and demographic trends. |
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Joseph Rowntree Foundation - http://www.jrf.org.uk/
Independent development and social research charity, supporting a wide programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social policy. |
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Housing and Housing Policy - http://www.odpm.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1150232
Information from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister concerning Government policy on housing issues. |
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Housing Assistance Council - http://www.ruralhome.org
Helps local organizations in rural America build affordable homes. Includes information about loans, technical assistance, training, links, publications and relevant articles. |
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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - Housing - http://www.cbpp.org/pubs/housing.htm
Group works to make sure that US federal housing subsidies are directed to the most needy citizens. Page includes list of research areas, current state issues and events. |
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The Housing Corporation - http://www.housingcorp.gov.uk/
The government agency who fund and regulate Registered Social Landlords (including housing associations) in England. |
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Housing Information Gateway - http://www.colorado.edu/plan/housing-info/
Searchable international database on housing experts, organizations, events, bibliographies, and listservs that allows users to post additional information. Page uses frames. |
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Chartered Institute of Housing - http://www.cih.org/
A professional body for people working in housing in the United Kingdom. Promotes the provision and management of good quality, affordable housing. |
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European Network for Housing Research - http://www.enhr.ibf.uu.se/
The Network is composed of researchers from a variety of social science disciplines dealing with housing and urban issues. Includes details of conferences, events and publications. |
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Homeownership Alliance - http://www.homeownershipalliance.com/
Made up of groups and individuals interested in educating the public about issues related to housing and homeownership in the United States. Includes membership list and information, FAQ, press releases, and current projects. |
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Housingnet - http://www.housingnet.co.uk
UK housing information resource, containing a social housing database, information and topical debate. Also includes an online maintenance manual. |
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Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) - http://www.ahuri.edu.au/
A consortium of research centres funded by Australian State and Commonwealth Governments, as well as by member universities. Site includes a significant body of housing research publications. |
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Housing New Canadians Research Working Group - http://www.hnc.utoronto.ca
Research partnership focused on housing access and discrimination in the Toronto area. Research projects examine the housing search process used by immigrants and refugees, the quality and cost of the housing they obtain, the degree to which their housing needs are met, and the nature and extent of any housing-related discrimination. |
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Housing Studies Association - http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/chp/hsa/
United Kingdom forum for housing related research and debate. Details of conference and events as well as recent publications from HSA. |
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National Home of Your Own Alliance - http://alliance.unh.edu/
Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes. |
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Housing Policy Debate - http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/programs/hpd.shtml
Quarterly journal from Fannie Mae Foundation provides insightful discussion and original research on a broad range of housing and community development issues. |
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Roof Magazine - http://www.roofmag.org.uk
Bimonthly magazine on housing in Britain published by the nonprofit Shelter. Includes subscription information, resources, past articles and a look at the current issue. |
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Housing: A Basic Human Right - http://www.housingaright.org/
A presentation by Ken Kimmelman, Barbara Buehler Anthony Romeo, and Dale Laurin, arguing that Aesthetic Realism explains America's housing crisis, the cause, and the solution. Speakers, petition. |
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NPR: Housing First - http://www.npr.org/news/specials/housingfirst/
In this yearlong special reporting project Housing First, NPR News explores the housing dilemmas of Americans with special needs -- and how lack of housing can stymy their efforts to join mainstream society. |
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The Quest Trust (UK) - http://www.quest-net.org/
Shares information and ideas about economic and social regeneration, and resident-led estate based projects. |
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Council for Affordable and Rural Housing - http://www.carh.org/
A national advocacy and educational association for individuals and businesses involved in the financing, development and management of affordable rural housing. |
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Community Housing NSW - http://www.communityhousing.org.au
Resource for community housing providers and tenants in New South Wales. |
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Building More, Wanting Less - http://www.onesmallproject.com/
Wes Janz, Professor of Architecture at Ball State University, photographs and comments on living conditions in working class neighborhoods of cities across the world. Contributions by others and further submissions requested. |
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Just Shelter Realty Services: Housing Issues - http://www.justshelter.com/community/jstemp.htm
Describes how a community can make choices to reduce homelessness in the United States and the value of smart growth. Page includes related resource links. |
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UK Social Housing - http://www.uksocialhousing.co.uk
Includes up to date national news on social housing issues. There are many useful links to related sites, and also a forum to publish your views. |
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Narpac: Public Housing Issues in Washington, DC - http://www.narpac.org/PWH.HTM
The National Association to Restore Pride in America's Capital explains the problems of public in Washington, D.C., USA and new ways that have been used to improve this system. |
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Self-Help Enterprises - http://www.selfhelpenterprises.org
Providing technical services and support, helping families and communities compete for financial resources and empowering people to be leaders. Includes current programs, how to join, FAQ and related links. |
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Australasian Housing Institute - http://www.housinginstitute.org/
Professional body for individual practitioners in the broad social housing sector in Australasia - linking social housing workers in Australia and New Zealand. Details of membership benefits, events and publications. |
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Australasian Housing Information Network - http://www.ahin.infoxchange.net.au/
News, reports, conferences and employment opportunities from leading Australian housing policy and research centres. |
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BUBL Link: Housing - http://www.bubl.ac.uk/link/h/housing.htm
Online library features links to resources related to social housing. |
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Green Neighborhoods Initiative - http://www.green-neighborhoods.com
Organisation that is pro-development, pro-environmental, and pro-livability. They promote "Transparent Neighbourhoods". Includes details of Emerald Awards for Neighborhood Planning and Building Excellence. |
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Almanac of Policy Issues: Housing - http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/housing.shtml
News, background information, and links on U.S. housing issues, including public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and rent control. |
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Room at RTPI - http://www.room.org.uk/
Organizes seminars in the UK to discuss housing issues, such as how to create healthy communities, landlords, personal problems, and real estate markets. |
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Department of the Environment and Local Government - http://www.environ.ie/DOEI/DOEIPol.nsf/wvNavView/wwdHousing?OpenDocument&Lang=en
Housing section of this Irish Government Department web site. Includes on-line leaflets on services of the Department. |
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