Shelterforce

In "Tenant Power Returns," Shelterforce examines how the energy and focus in the housing world is returning to tenant organizing.

How can we get more accessory dwelling units built, keep them affordable, and make them forces for increasing racial equity?

Over generations, residents of the Cooper Park Houses in Brooklyn have created a blueprint for successful housing organizing.

Many Black churches in the U.S. are developing housing on their property, and becoming stronger activists in the fight for affordable housing.

Requirements to be certified as a community development financial institution (CDFI) will soon change—and some lenders that qualified before might no longer.

Tenants got to talk directly to the Biden administration about the need to rein in soaring rents. Will action follow?

Policymakers and building designers have gone from pushing for energy efficiency to focusing on reducing carbon emissions by using more electrical-based systems. What are some of the benefits and challenges of going all-electric, and how can affordable housers move forward?

A participatory theatrical arts group takes on tenant and landlord woes, and brings the audience into the action.

Background explainers, affordability restrictions, and race and belonging topped the list of our most-read pieces of the year.