Worried about housing shortages and soaring prices? Your community’s zoning laws could be part of the problem
More than one-third of U.S. households pay more than 30% of their income for housing.
April 17, 2024 • ~9 min
More than one-third of U.S. households pay more than 30% of their income for housing.
Undertreated pain can result in unnecessary suffering and a greater likelihood of long-term chronic pain.
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Evidence from Massachusetts suggests that a multistep process discourages enrollment. The findings could help policymakers stave off a sharp decline in coverage when COVID-19 policies change.
Miami is often held up as an example of ‘climate gentrification.’ But a closer look finds a bigger driver of flashy new developments in low-income neighborhoods.
Research shows that coastal businesses’ hurricane recovery depends on workers being able to return.
Four reasons affordable housing is slow to recover after disasters, and what communities can do about it.
Four reasons affordable housing is slow to recover after disasters, and what communities can do about it.
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