‘Noisy’ data can worsen credit inequality

"Noisy" data can trip up artificial intelligence tools that calculate credit risk, leading to disadvantages for low-income and minority borrowers, research finds.

Edmund L. Andrews-Stanford • futurity
Aug. 26, 2021 ~8 min

Why some people stay in their neighborhood after a flood

To help people who live in areas with high flood risk consider moving, you need to first understand how they decide to stay or leave, says Anna Rhodes.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
Aug. 9, 2021 ~4 min


4 ways to make moving back in with your parents easier

When adults move back in with their parents, it can be awkward for everyone. Four things can make it a more positive experience.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 25, 2021 ~4 min

Eviction bans cut spread of COVID-19

Eviction bans can reduce COVID-19 infection rates and protect not only those evicted, but entire communities, according to new research.

Vanessa Wasta-Johns Hopkins • futurity
April 20, 2021 ~7 min

Wildfire devastation lingers long after smoke has cleared

Long-term "ripple" effects of wildfires may not surface until months or years after the flames are extinguished, an expert explains.

Kara Manke-UC Berkeley • futurity
April 2, 2021 ~9 min

What if evictions ended when the pandemic started?

If eviction moratoriums had been implemented nationwide on March 1, 2020, the United States would've seen 40% fewer COVID-19 deaths, a paper finds.

Duke University • futurity
Feb. 4, 2021 ~7 min

COVID’s impact on homeowners has gotten worse

An eviction moratorium extension will only postpone an eviction and housing crisis, experts say. Black, Hispanic, and young adults are most at risk.

Neil Schoenherr-WUSTL • futurity
Dec. 23, 2020 ~4 min

Gentrification hits minority communities hardest

"As neighborhoods gentrify, when poor people can no longer remain in their neighborhoods and move, there are fewer affordable neighborhoods."

Sandra Feder-Stanford • futurity
Dec. 7, 2020 ~7 min


Utility shut-offs, evictions more likely for households of color

Disconnected utilities, evictions, and debt are disproportionately affecting households of color during the pandemic, a survey finds.

Mary Keck-Indiana • futurity
Sept. 29, 2020 ~5 min

Domestic violence survivors face issues with food and housing

Women who leave domestic violence shelters with their kids say it's difficult finding food, transportation, safe housing, jobs, and affordable child care.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 25, 2020 ~4 min

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