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Demolition, Displacement, and the Effect on Children in Chicago Public Housing

May 16th, 2016 - Alex Sarabia

Housing is the foundation of a family’s life. This basic need determines the surrounding environment, the schools children attend, access to amenities, and even economic opportunities. Due to the essential service that housing provides, the US federal governme... More »

Good Neighbors: Addressing Race in Public Housing Integration

November 12th, 2015 - Tom Houseman

New research shows that perceived racial conflict is hindering the ability of black, public housing residents to integrate into predominantly white neighborhoods, an issue that the City of Chicago is doing nothing to address. More »

Moving, But to Opportunity? Examining Neighborhood Relocation

December 6th, 2012 - Jennifer Lyons

A new examination of the Moving to Opportunity study uncovers previously unexplored effects of housing vouchers on residents' well-being. More »