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• Affordable Housing and Public Health

  Posted November 20th, 2017

  A recent op-ed in The Hill discusses how tax reform can help—or hurt—the affordable housing situation and notes the connection between affordable housing and public health. Read the piece to see what you think. Keep reading »

• Considering Rent Protections Amid Evictions

  Posted October 23rd, 2017

  An increased recognition that housing stability and tenant protections are key components of broader affordable housing strategies is leading cities across the nation to examine what policies they can enact to protect tenants. Read what Philadelphia is up to and see whether it may have some ideas New Jersey could use. Keep reading »

• Secretary Carson Lays Out His Goals

  Posted October 2nd, 2017

  Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, laid out his goals for HUD in a recent op-ed in The Hill. Keep reading »

• State Cites Building, Federal Government Says It Passes Their Inspection

  Posted September 12th, 2017

  The Asbury Park Press/APP.com investigation “Renter Hell” identified the grim living conditions at the 500-unit Garden Spires Apartments in Newark.  The latest twist in the story came in August when Garden Spires passed its most recent HUD inspection, even though many of the problems the state found there still persist.  Read the update and see what you think Keep reading »

• Newark Tackles Housing Affordability

  Posted September 8th, 2017

  A city council meeting in Newark on Sept. 7th resulted in several votes related to an inclusionary zoning measure, was chaotic at times, and dealt with issues related to building height along the waterfront.  Get the full story here. Keep reading »