Tag: Washington DC
Affordable Housing for LGBTQ Seniors
LGBTQ elders are more likely than their age-peers to have experienced discrimination, leaving them more likely to be poor and have chronic health problems. LGBTQ-friendly senior housing aims to provide a safe and supportive place to age.
Lessons from 20 Years of Enabling Tenants to Buy Their Buildings
As cities across the country consider giving tenants the right of first refusal, municipalities must be meticulous in crafting policies that preserve and expand tenants' ability to form housing cooperatives.
Funding to Purchase Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing
A closer look at three funds that have helped preserve NOAH properties and kept them affordable for years to come.
Giving Tenants the First Opportunity to Purchase Their Homes
Versions of a law known as the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act are being proposed across the country—in places like New York, Massachusetts and California. Could giving tenants a first right of purchase further protect renters?
Right on Target: Reaching New Heights In DC
Vacant land gives way to residential and commercial development is a classic urban renewal storyline, but DC's Columbia Heights is getting more than just retail and residential: it’s reclaiming its history.
Strong Centers Make Healthier Regions
The signs continue to mount that the housing market continues to move in favor of central locations, and away from sprawl. It’s all a...