Equity

Two large community development intermediaries have announced major racial equity initiatives that emphasize how affordable housing gets built—and who builds it.

The conversation about gentrification continually repackages a set of debunked theories as reality and it obscures a set of real crises that need fixing.

Could rural hospitals build on existing social services work by investing their assets to advance their communities’ health? Examples from Kansas, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Virginia show some possibilities.

Five ways to ensure that rental assistance reaches communities of color with high levels of need.

Cities have led the way in enacting equity-focused pandemic policies. It’s time to build on that momentum, starting with neighborhoods.

Community preference policies give existing residents first dibs on subsidized housing built in their neighborhoods. But what happens when these policies are applied to communities that are exclusive, well-off, and majority white?

A new survey of unprecedented scale gives us insight into the diverse range what of inclusionary housing programs look like and which ones are successful.

How did recent equitable development projects in Baton Rouge, Dallas, and South Florida fare?

Are we engaging communities meaningfully, or are we just checking off boxes?

The ushering in of a new administration is a good time to reflect on some key 2020 ballot measures that have either advanced or hurt racial and health equity.

The way we map health opportunity has serious flaws. How can we make those maps more reflective of communities’ lived experiences?

Housing advocates working at the local, state, and national levels discuss new research and policy recommendations for advancing housing justice.