Download or read book Homeownership Housing Quality and Neighborhood Conditions written by Edward Thomas Scanlon and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Housing Divide written by Emily Rosenbaum and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2006-12-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Housing Divide examines the generational patterns in New York City's housing market and neighborhoods along the lines of race and ethnicity. The book provides an in-depth analysis of many immigrant groups in New York, especially providing an understanding of the opportunities and discriminatory practices at work from one generation to the next. Through a careful read of such factors as home ownership, housing quality, and neighborhood rates of crime, welfare enrollment, teenage pregnancy, and educational achievement, Emily Rosenbaum and Samantha Friedman provide a detailed portrait of nei.
Download or read book Homeownership Housing Conditions and Neighborhood Market Dynamics written by Thomas White Harvey and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Housing in America written by John M. Goering and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book WHO Housing and Health Guidelines written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improved housing conditions can save lives, prevent disease, increase quality of life, reduce poverty, and help mitigate climate change. Housing is becoming increasingly important to health in light of urban growth, ageing populations and climate change. The WHO Housing and health guidelines bring together the most recent evidence to provide practical recommendations to reduce the health burden due to unsafe and substandard housing. Based on newly commissioned systematic reviews, the guidelines provide recommendations relevant to inadequate living space (crowding), low and high indoor temperatures, injury hazards in the home, and accessibility of housing for people with functional impairments. In addition, the guidelines identify and summarize existing WHO guidelines and recommendations related to housing, with respect to water quality, air quality, neighbourhood noise, asbestos, lead, tobacco smoke and radon. The guidelines take a comprehensive, intersectoral perspective on the issue of housing and health and highlight co-benefits of interventions addressing several risk factors at the same time. The WHO Housing and health guidelines aim at informing housing policies and regulations at the national, regional and local level and are further relevant in the daily activities of implementing actors who are directly involved in the construction, maintenance and demolition of housing in ways that influence human health and safety. The guidelines therefore emphasize the importance of collaboration between the health and other sectors and joint efforts across all government levels to promote healthy housing. The guidelines' implementation at country-level will in particular contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals on health (SDG 3) and sustainable cities (SDG 11). WHO will support Member States in adapting the guidelines to national contexts and priorities to ensure safe and healthy housing for all.
Download or read book State of New York City s Housing and Neighborhoods 2001 written by Glynis Daniels and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The State of New York City's Housing and Neighborhoods 2001 provides an overview of housing and neighborhood conditions in the City and summarizes recent developments in policy, law, and research related to housing. The report is divided into three sections. Part I: Data on New York City's Housing and Neighborhoods The first section, the longest in the report, documents housing and social conditions for the City as a whole, for each of the five boroughs, for either the 59 community districts or 55 sub-borough areas, and for smaller geographies such as school districts or police precincts, where applicable. Part I contains the following chapters: Housing Stock provides information on the number of housing units, homeownership rates, forms of ownership, rental vacancies, and rent regulation. Housing Creation covers new units issued certificates of occupancy and the rehabilitation and construction of housing under New York City's Capital Programs. This chapter has been divided into two parts for easier downloading. Housing Values presents data on monthly rents and exclusive price indices that describe the price fluctuations of 4 types of housing--condominiums, single family homes, 2-4 family homes, and 5+ unit apartment buildings. Housing Affordability provides data on the share of household income that renters and owners spend for housing as well as data on public housing and Section 8 voucher units. Mortgage Lending provides a picture of lending activity for home purchases and home refinance in the City, including measures of subprime lending. Mortgage Foreclosures presents data on the filing of notices of foreclosure actions (lis pendens) and title transfers subsequent to these filings. Property Tax Delinquencies provides data on the number of delinquent properties in tax class 1 and tax class 2, as well as delinquencies of 1 year or longer, the dollar value of tax liens, and tax lien sales. Housing Quality presents indicators such as maintenance deficiencies, housing code complaints and violations, and severe crowding. Land Use presents information on zoning and vacancy of New York City's lot areas. Population presents population counts from the 2000 United States census as well as data on household size and length of tenure. Race and Ethnicity presents race data from the 2000 census, as well as other information on Puerto Rican households. Immigration contains data on the foreign-born population, languages spoken at home, and linguistic isolation. Income and Public Assistance includes median incomes, poverty rates, and public assistance rates. Business and Employment presents information on business establishments by sector, labor force participation, and unemployment rates. Public Schools contains data on teachers' credentials, student performance and adult educational attainment. Crime presents a snapshot of property- and violent crime rates throughout New York City. Part II: A Look Back at the Year in Affordable Housing, 2000 During 2000, New York City's housing developers, financial institutions and advocacy groups participated in a wide variety of projects designed to expand affordable housing options for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. This section of the State of New York City's Housing and Neighborhoods provides a brief overview of some of the activities and projects that took place during 2000. Part III: Recent Research Findings The third section summarizes recent published research on subjects related to housing and community development in New York City. Topics include homelessness and housing stability; housing attainment, choice, and quality; community development and gentrification; and housing policy and regulation.
Download or read book The Unbounded Home written by Lee Anne Fennell and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lee Anne Fennell explores the relationship between home ownership and neighbourhood, arguing that the desire for active participation in local affairs is directly linked to conern about property values. She looks at how critical issues of neighbourhood control & community composition might be addressed through this link.
Download or read book Homeowners and Neighborhood Reinvestment written by George C. Galster and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the efforts of homeowners to maintain and improve their dwellings. Their behavior, it has found, depends on economic variables as well as the sociological structure of their neighborhoods. Residential satisfaction, expectations of the neighborhood, and mobility plans were taken into account. Multivariate statistical analyses of models were conducted using household data from Minneapolis and Wooster, Ohio. Three important findings emerged. First, homeowners' sense of solidarity with their neighbors is as significant in determining their efforts at home upkeep as are their income or age. Second, the optimism of homeowners toward increases in property values results in behavior opposite to that produced by optimism about neighborhood quality of life. This implies that different kinds of predictable gaming behavior occur among homeowners, depending on the neighborhoods in which they live. Third, both short-term and extremely long-term plans to move prove damaging to home upkeep. The results of this study form the basis for a better understanding of such residential phenomena as class succession, racial transition, and gentrification. Galster's findings will also be valuable for analyzing policies that attempt to encourage neighborhood reinvestment.
Download or read book Chasing the American Dream written by William M. Rohe and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-07-05 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing decent, safe, and affordable housing to low- and moderate-income families has been an important public policy goal for more than a century. In recent years there has been a clear shift of emphasis among policymakers from a focus on providing affordable rental units to providing affordable homeownership opportunities. Due in part to programs introduced by the Clinton and Bush administrations, the nation's homeownership rate is currently at an all-time high. Does a house become a home only when it comes with a deed attached? Is participation in the real-estate market a precondition to engaged citizenship or wealth creation? The real estate industry's marketing efforts and government policy initiatives might lead one to believe so. The shift in emphasis from rental subsidies to affordable homeownership opportunities has been justified in many ways. Claims for the benefits of homeownership have been largely accepted without close scrutiny. But is homeownership always beneficial for low-income Americans, or are its benefits undermined by the difficulties caused by unfavorable mortgage terms and by the poor condition or location of the homes bought? Chasing the American Dream provides a critical assessment of affordable homeownership policies and goals. Its contributors represent a variety of disciplinary perspectives and offer a thorough understanding of the economic, social, political, architectural, and cultural effects of homeownership programs, as well as their history. The editors draw together the assessments included in this book to prescribe a plan of action that lays out what must be done to make homeownership policy both effective and equitable.
Download or read book The Determinants of Neighborhood Quality written by Robert W. Marans and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent empirical research has demonstrated that neighborhood quality is associated with residents' evaluation of specific attributes of their housing environment. This paper uses the 1976 Annual Housing Survey to assess the contributions to overall neighborhood quality of people's evaluations of environmental conditions and public services. It considers 1) the extent to which the presence or absence of conditions influences ratings of neighborhoods, 2) the relative importance of conditions and service evaluations in explaining overall neighborhood ratings, and 3) the extent to which the evaluations in households with different background characteristics differ in importance in explaining overall neighborhood ratings.
Download or read book Homeownership Community Interactions and Segregation written by Karla Ruth Hoff and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Homeownership Built to Last written by Eric S. Belsky and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2014-06-27 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Brookings Institution Press and Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies publication The ups and downs in housing markets over the past two decades are without precedent, and the costs—financial, psychological, and social—have been enormous. Yet Americans overwhelmingly still aspire to homeownership, and many still view access to homeownership as an important ingredient for building wealth among historically disadvantaged groups. This timely volume reexamines the goals, risks, and rewards of homeownership in the wake of the housing bubble and subprime lending crisis. Housing, real estate, and finance experts explore the role of government in supporting homeownership, deliberate how homeownership can be made more sustainable, and discuss how best to balance affordability, access, and risk, particularly for minorities and low income families. Contributors: Eric S. Belsky (JCHS); Raphael W. Bostic (University of Southern California); Mark Calabria (Cato Institute); Kaloma Cardwell (University of California, Berkeley); Mark Cole (Hope LoanPort); J. Michael Collins (University of Wisconsin– Madison); Marsha J. Courchane (Charles River Associates); Andrew Davidson (Andrew Davidson and Co.); Christopher E. Herbert (JCHS); Leonard C. Kiefer (Freddie Mac); Alex Levin (Andrew Davidson and Co.); Adam J. Levitin (Georgetown University Law Center); Mark R. Lindblad (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill); Jeffrey Lubell (Abt Associates); Patricia A. McCoy (University of Connecticut School of Law); Daniel T. McCue (JCHS); Jennifer H. Molinsky (JCHS); Stephanie Moulton (Ohio State University); john a. powell (University of California–Berkeley); Roberto G. Quercia (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill); Janneke H. Ratcliffe (University of North Carolina); Carolina Reid (University of California–Berkeley); William M. Rohe (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill); Rocio Sanchez-Moyano (JCHS); Susan Wachter (University of Pennsylvania); Peter M. Zorn (Freddie Mac)
Download or read book Strong Towns written by Charles L. Marohn, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.
Download or read book Low Income Homeownership written by Nicolas P. Retsinas and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2004-05-28 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Brookings Institution Press and Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies publication A generation ago little attention was focused on low-income homeownership. Today homeownership rates among under-served groups, including low-income households and minorities, have risen to record levels. These groups are no longer at the margin of the housing market; they have benefited from more flexible underwriting standards and greater access to credit. However, there is still a racial/ethnic gap and the homeownership rates of minority and low-income households are still well below the national average. This volume gathers the observations of housing experts on low-income homeownership and its effects on households and communities. The book is divided into five chapters which focus on the following subjects: homeownership trends in the 1990s; overcoming borrower constraints; financial returns to low-income homeowners; low-income loan performance; and the socioeconomic impact of homeownership.
Download or read book The National Homeownership Strategy written by United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book State of New York City s Housing and Neighborhoods 2002 written by Denise Wallin and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The State of New York City's Housing and Neighborhoods 2002 provides an overview of housing and neighborhood conditions in the City and summarizes recent developments in policy, law, and research related to housing. The report is divided into three sections. Part I: Data on New York City's Housing and Neighborhoods The first section, the longest in the report, documents housing and social conditions for the City as a whole, for each of the five boroughs, for either the 59 community districts or 55 sub-borough areas, and for smaller geographies such as school districts or police precincts, where applicable. Part I contains the following chapters: Housing Stock provides information on the number of housing units, homeownership rates, forms of ownership, rental vacancies, and rent regulation. Housing Creation covers new units issued certificates of occupancy and the rehabilitation and construction of housing under New York City's Capital Programs. This chapter has been divided into two parts for easier downloading. Housing Values presents data on monthly rents and exclusive price indices that describe the price fluctuations of 4 types of housing--condominiums, single family homes, 2-4 family homes, and 5+ unit apartment buildings. Housing Affordability provides data on the share of household income that renters and owners spend for housing as well as data on public housing and Section 8 voucher units. Mortgage Lending provides a picture of lending activity for home purchases and home refinance in the City, including measures of subprime lending. Mortgage Foreclosures presents data on the filing of notices of foreclosure actions (lis pendens) and title transfers subsequent to these filings. Property Tax Delinquencies provides data on the number of delinquent properties in tax class 1 and tax class 2, as well as delinquencies of 1 year or longer, the dollar value of tax liens, and tax lien sales. Housing Quality presents indicators such as maintenance deficiencies, housing code complaints and violations, and severe crowding. Land Use presents information on zoning and vacancy of New York City's lot areas. Population presents population counts from the 2000 United States census as well as data on household size and length of tenure. Race and Ethnicity presents race data from the 2000 census, as well as other information on Puerto Rican households. Immigration contains data on the foreign-born population, languages spoken at home, and linguistic isolation. Income and Public Assistance includes median incomes, poverty rates, and public assistance rates. Business and Employment presents information on business establishments by sector, labor force participation, and unemployment rates. Public Schools contains data on teachers' credentials, student performance and adult educational attainment. Crime presents a snapshot of property- and violent crime rates throughout New York City. Part II: A Look Back at the Year in Affordable Housing, 2001 During 2001, New York City's housing developers, financial institutions and advocacy groups participated in a wide variety of projects designed to expand affordable housing options for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. This section of the State of New York City's Housing and Neighborhoods provides a brief overview of some of the activities and projects that took place during 2001. Part III: Recent Research Findings The third section summarizes recent published research on subjects related to housing and community development in New York City. Topics include homelessness and housing stability; housing attainment, choice, and quality; community development and gentrification; and housing policy and regulation.
Download or read book Occasional Papers in Housing and Community Affairs written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
