Better Housing Data is Vital. This HUD Report Shows a Path Forward.
The Trump administration is moving to shrink federal data and worsen housing insecurity. A report to Congress points to solutions.
Housing
Baltimore County, Maryland: Connecting with State Government to Access Eviction Data
Connecting with other Maryland stakeholders through the EDRN opened the door for Baltimore County’s access to eviction data.
Louisville, Kentucky: Mapping Eviction Judgments for the First Time
Louisville government and university partners teamed up with New America to map where tenants lose their eviction court cases.
A Resilient Future, Imagined Together
FLH and New America Chicago hosted a first-of-its-kind convening around the impacts of climate migration on housing security.
Beyond Accessory Dwelling Units: Strategies for More Affordable Housing
Diana Lind shares how strategies that have made accessory dwelling units successful can be leveraged to boost other housing supply policies.
Build, Baby, Build: Unshackling Homeowners and Developers from Local Red Tape
Economist Alexei Alexandrov argues the federal government should boost construction by tying discretionary funds to fewer restrictions.
Keeping Housing Affordable Is Hard Enough. Unfair Taxes Make It Worse.
Shared equity models can help make homeownership accessible and address racial wealth gaps. Outdated tax policy shouldn’t stand in the way.
The Future of Fair Housing in America: A Q&A with Chiraag Bains
Yuliya Panfil spoke with former White House aide Chiraag Bains on housing antidiscrimination protections gutted by the Trump administration.
Example Data Request: How to Access Court Eviction Data
This example letter and commentary provide guidance on requesting eviction data from a local or state court.
Getting Rid of FEMA Will Bankrupt Small Towns
Forecasted cuts to FEMA could make disaster recovery impossible for small towns, forcing people to move.