Speculations on the question: What is housing?, by Peter KingLondon and New York, Routledge, 2022William ClarkUniversity of California, Los AngelesRoutledgeJournal of Urban Affairs
The Housing And Urban Development (HUD) is a department of the United States government that was established in 1965 as a result of the Housing and Urban Development Act. The purpose of this agency is to create strong, sustainable and inclusive communities through affordable housing, economic deve...
Urban sprawl is a phenomenon in growing cities typified by continual growth of the urban area in a radial pattern, with the development of low density housing typically on agricultural or environmentally sensitive lands. Urban sprawl typically provides the quarter acre block or detached housing. Howev...
A lot of factors will go into this decision, and it’s definitely worth checking out some of thePew Research Center’s studiesto gain a better understanding of the cultural and demographic differences amongst Americans living in urban, suburban, and rural areas. When it comes to housing, you...
“Hard lofts” are often found in urban neighborhoods that were once active industrial areas, like SoHo in Manhattan or Downtown Los Angeles. Both hard and soft lofts can be relatively expensive due to their large size and the utility costs that accompany heating, cooling, and illuminating big...
A suburb is an urban area that is adjacent to and economically connected with a larger metropolitan area. Although a suburb...
When policies are too lax, they can lead to urban sprawl and affect quality of life. Housing statistics might be affected by changes in legislation and government policies aimed at increasing the rate of owner-occupied homes. Tax incentives in some areas provide financial relief on mortgage ...
(1998). "Urban Housing Capacity: What Can Be Done." Town and Country Planning Association and Joseph Rowntree Foundation, LondonBreheny, M. and Ross, A. (1998) Urban Housing Capacity: What Can Be Done? London: TCPA for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation...
So who is most at risk from urban heat? CBS "As cities have developed differently over time, and due to formerly discriminatory housing practices, we see some areas of the city that have less vegetation cover, or more concrete and asphalt, and that means some of our neighbors experience mor...
For those able to move out of poverty, progress is often temporary.Economic shocks,food insecurity, and climate change threaten their gains and may force them back into poverty. Typical consequences of poverty include alcohol and substance abuse, little to no access to education, poor housing and...