Chapter 4: Really Far, Really Fast
This week, we've been reporting on the aftermath of a tragic fire that spread through a low-rent Greensboro apartment earlier this year, killing five young refugee siblings.
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Landlord Fair Connects Displaced Renters With Affordable Housing Opportunities
Last weekend, the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC) took another step toward finding new, affordable housing for dozens of African refugees facing displacement.
Why Charlotte Is One Of Ben Carson's Models For HUD's Work Requirements
The Charlotte Housing Authority requires that people who get housing subsidies work — and the program is considered a success story. But helping people become self-sufficient remains a challenge.
Caught In The Extended Stay Motel Trap
Branson, Mo., welcomes more than eight million tourists each year, but the economic boom has passed by many of its low-wage workers who struggle to find safe and affordable housing.
California Housing Crisis: Working But On The Brink Of Homelessness
In expensive West Coast cities like Los Angeles, there's a growing number of working people living on the margins — one crisis away from living on the streets due to soaring rents and housing prices.
Wildfires Exacerbate Chronic Homelessness In Northern California
Residents who lost homes in the wildfires two months ago are adding to the chronic homelessness problem in the city of Santa Rosa, where more than 3,000 people were already living on the streets.
Homeless Population Rises, Driven By West Coast Affordable-Housing Crisis
It's the first time the number of homeless people has grown since 2010. In Los Angeles, homelessness is up by nearly 26 percent, fueled by high housing prices.
Tech Workers Brace For Seattle's Plan to 'Tax The Rich'
Seattle is among a number of cities in which the tech boom is driving up the cost of living. Now tech workers are facing a new city income tax on the highest earners to help those who make less.
Old Confronts New In A Gentrifying D.C. Neighborhood
In Washington, D.C., a city facing some of the most intense pressure on housing in the country, longtime residents try to negotiate a place for themselves in their changing communities.
Feds To Allow Preferences For Low-Income Applicants In S.F. Housing Complex
Reversing a previous decision, federal housing officials say San Francisco can set aside 40 percent of the 98 units in new affordable housing for seniors who live in certain rapidly gentrifying areas.