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Recent Homeownership Trends Among Households of Color
This analysis discusses the systemic challenges faced by residents of color in attaining homeownership and presents data on homeownership trends by race and ethnicity between 2012 and 2022, highlighting disparities and shifts in different regions. The data show that while Asian and Hispanic households experienced modest increases in homeownership, Black households saw a decline, particularly in the Midwest.
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Public Developer Models in the U.S. and Beyond
The U.S. faces a significant shortage of affordable housing, prompting interest in social housing models that emphasize lasting affordability and collective ownership. Public developer models, where government entities take an active role in housing development, are gaining traction across the country. These models are seen in both U.S. cities and internationally in places like Singapore and Vienna. Local governments are exploring various financing and regulatory tools to make public housing development more feasible. Read our latest research on the topic.
Build Your Strategy
Local governments have a critical role to play in addressing the housing challenges faced by their residents. But with dozens of different local housing policies to consider, and unresolved questions about the relative responsibilities and resources of federal, state, and local government, it can be difficult to know where to start and how to structure an effective local housing strategy.
The LHS Housing Policy Framework
The LHS Housing Policy Framework categorizes more than 95 local housing policies into four functional areas. Use the framework to identify gaps in your housing strategy and policies to fill them.
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