Moving to Opportunity

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

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

    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 government spends about $50 billion annually on housing assistance for low-income families. However,…

  • Good Neighbors: Addressing Race in Public Housing Integration

    Good Neighbors: Addressing Race in Public Housing Integration

    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.

  • Moving, But to Opportunity? Examining Neighborhood Relocation

    Moving, But to Opportunity? Examining Neighborhood Relocation

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