Jan 23, 2025 · Shelterforce covers topics from community planning to racial equity, housing affordability to homeownership, and the future of community development.

Jan 19, 2024 · The Grants Pass decision will shape the way cities address homelessness in ways that may challenge housing advocates, but it also represents the best opportunity we’ve had in decades to change the narrative on homelessness and build stronger public will for housing.

Nov 11, 2024 · Americans are struggling more than ever to find and maintain housing they can afford. The climate crisis is only making things worse. In this series, Shelterforce takes a deeper look at the intersection of housing and climate change, and the threat a changing climate poses to the nation’s stock of affordable housing. What are some of the possible solutions and challenges to confront that threat?

Shelterforce is a 49-year-old news organization centered around the fight for healthy communities.In partnership with our readers and other newsrooms, we serve housing justice and community development leaders by delivering content that delves into the intricacies of housing organizing, community planning, and affordable housing development, offering insights into their current state and the ...

Shelterforce writes about topics such as the Community Development Field, Policy, Equity, and Communities and how they contribute to housing justice.

Dec 13, 2024 · Shelterforce published more than 120 articles this year—a mix of reported articles, explainers, and voices from the community development and affordable housing fields. Here are the stories that resonated with readers the most. What stood out to you? Was there a Shelterforce story, series, or video you found important that didn’t …

As HUD secretary, Scott Turner would oversee billions in housing aid, but as a Texas state legislator he voted against protections for poor tenants and has called government assistance “one of the most destructive things for the family,” according to a recent ProPublica report.

Shelterforce, a nonprofit news organization that has been around for nearly five decades, is poised for significant growth in the coming years.Led by visionary leaders and supported by a dedicated board, Shelterforce is already recognized nationally among community development professionals and housing sector experts. As we look ahead, our goal is to become a household name, providing ...

Dec 19, 2024 · In November, Shelterforce and Next City co-sponsored, “Fixing the Housing Crisis Beyond Supply,” a webinar that focused on the root causes of the housing crisis and solutions that go beyond merely adding supply. The conversation covered various approaches that can help address this urgent problem, such as policy reforms and zoning changes, establishing community land trusts, affordable ...

Who We Are What is the National Housing Institute and how does it relate to Shelterforce?. The National Housing Institute (NHI) is the 501(c)3 organization that publishes Shelterforce.NHI has also done some research and holds periodic convenings, but our primary purpose is and always has been Shelterforce.. Why are you called Shelterforce?