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THE latest from THE housing initiative at Penn

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Current housing needs in Philadelphia

What are Philadelphia's current housing needs? What does that mean for planning for new housing development, preservation of existing units, and housing policy in the City?
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Oakland's targeted homelessness prevention program

Who benefited from Oakland's targeted homelessness prevention program? And what can other homelessness prevention programs learn from this one?
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Rent Debt and Tenant Vulnerability in Los Angeles 

On February 1, 2024, the last of the City of Los Angeles’ COVID-19 renter protections expired. What impact does that have on renters?

IN THE NEWS

"Takeaways From One of the Largest Surveys of Philly Renters"
The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 22, 2022

"Equitable Cleveland Housing Reform - Time to Act" 
Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 9, 2022

"18 People, a Deadly Fire: For Some, Crowded Housing Is Not a Choice" 
The New York Times, January 8, 2022

​"Federal Rental Assistance Is Running Out, With Tenants Still in Need" 
The New York Times, January 7, 2022

​"How Landlords Thwart America's Attempts to House Poor People" 
The Economist, December 11, 2021
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Whether you're a policymaker, researcher, journalist, student, funder, or just someone who cares about housing - we would love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected].

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