Ardmore Supporters Meet To Discuss Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan
Supporters of Winston-Salem's Ardmore and Cloverdale apartments expressed their concerns Monday over a proposed redevelopment plan for the area.
Housing
New Orleans Neighborhoods Scrabble For Hope In Abandoned Ruins
Hurricane Katrina obliterated homes and drove out residents. Ten years later, the city is still struggling with how to handle the blight that remains in some wards — scars of an uneven recovery.
The U.S. Declared War On Veteran Homelessness — And It Actually Could Win
In 2009, then-Veterans Affairs head Eric Shinseki declared that all homeless veterans would have housing by 2015. New Orleans has made big strides, but in Los Angeles, the problem persists.
Triad Housing Market Is Back (Sort Of)
The area is experiencing the best year for housing that it has seen in seven years.
For Homeless Families, Quick Exit From Shelters Is Only A Temporary Fix
The rapid rehousing program provides the homeless with short-term rental assistance. But many recipients ultimately face the same problems as those who stay in shelters, a new government study finds.
In Fair Housing Act Case, Supreme Court Backs 'Disparate Impact' Claims
The court decided the case 5-4, saying that claims of racial discrimination in housing cases shouldn't be limited by questions of intent.
Drama On The Docket: High Court's Term Set To End With Slate Of Big Cases
It's crunch time for the U.S. Supreme Court, as consequential decisions will be coming soon. The biggest issues left: same-sex marriages, subsidies under Obamacare and lethal injection drugs.
Amid Seattle's Affluence, Homelessness Also Flourishes
In Seattle — one of the nation's wealthiest cities — homelessness has surged over the past decade. More people are now homeless in Seattle than anywhere except New York City, Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Homeless Families Wait Longer For Shelter Under Seattle's System
Even with vacancies, most Seattle shelters don't let families stay right away. A system designed to alleviate homelessness has resulted in a bottleneck that leaves families on the streets for longer.