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The Integration of Homelessness, Mental health and Drug and Alcohol Services in Australia
AHURI
This 54-page Australian study aims to increase understanding of the ways in which homelessness, mental health and drug and alcohol services can be coordinated or integrated to provide services to homeless people
Social Policy
, Housing Posted: 2010-08-05
Service Directions and Issues in Social Housing for Indigenous Households in Urban and Regional Areas
AHURI
This 101-page Australian research investigates how social housing services are provided to Indigenous clients in urban and regional settings
Indigenous Affairs
, Housing Posted: 2010-06-08
Monitoring Success in Choice Neighborhoods: A Proposed Approach to Performance Measurement
Urban Institute
This 50-page paper considers how to effectively evaluate outcomes and measure success in comprehensive community transformation efforts like Choice Neighborhoods. The Choice Neighborhoods Initiative proposed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is intended to transform neighborhoods of extreme poverty and severely distressed housing into revitalized mixed-income communities
Urban Issues
, Housing Posted: 2010-05-29
Mortgage Default in Australia: Nature, Causes and Social and Economic Impacts
AHURI
This 91-page Australian report presents and analyses primary data gathered from a survey of defaulting mortgagors and a number of follow-up interviews, in order to better understand the factors mainly responsible for borrowers falling into mortgage repayment difficulties, the range of impacts on their lives and the clues all this might give for sensible policy development
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-04-15
Atlantic Exchange: Case Studies of Housing and Community Redevelopment in the US and the UK
Urban Institute
This 29-page report describes two case studies of previously distressed communities—one in the United States and one in the United Kingdom—that have been redeveloped and revitalized
Urban Issues
, Housing Posted: 2010-03-25
Dwelling, Land and Neighbourhood Use by Older Home Owners
AHURI
This 340-page Australian research seeks to answer the following questions: What are the types, sizes and locations of dwellings occupied by older home owners? How do these patterns vary for different household sizes? What incentives or disincentives could encourage or discourage the efficient use of dwellings and land occupied by older home owners?
Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer in Women Diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma in situ in Australia between 1995 and 2005
AIHW
This 36-page Austrslian report presents data that show that women who are diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are at significantly increased risk of being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer later on in their lives, even though the DCIS would have been treated appropriately at the time
Sustained Earnings Gains for Residents in a Public Housing Jobs Program
MDRC
An 8-page US policy brief reporting on a test of whether a program that combined employment and training services, new rent rules to “make work pay,” and neighbor-to-neighbor outreach centering on work could make a difference in the economic prospects of public housing residents
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Housing Posted: 2010-02-11
Improving Housing Responses to Indigenous Patterns of Mobility
AHURI
This 75-page Australian study examines housing service responses to Indigenous patterns of temporary mobility and how these can be improved
Indigenous Affairs
, Housing Posted: 2010-02-05
Reform: Housing 2009
Australian Law Reform Commission
This 93-page Australian report focuses on the ability to provide adequate housing for everyone
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-22
Unlocking Potential, Transforming Lives: An Evaluation of Crisis SmartSkills, a Personalised Accredited Learning Programme
Crisis
This 58-page UK publication explores the difference that personalised learning alongside access to accommodation made to the lives of people with experience of homelessness
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-13
Reverse Mortgages and Older People: Growth Factors and Implications for Retirement Decisions
AHURI
A 97-page Australian positioning paper considering the key factors impacting the examination of reverse mortgage use by older people in terms of possible growth factors and the potential implications for their retirement decisions
Improving the Energy Performance of Buildings: Learning from the European Union and Australia
Rand Corporation
This 61-page US report examines how policies to increase energy efficiency in buildings in the European Union and Australia have worked and draws implications for the design of similar public policies for the United States
Climate Change & Environment
, Housing Posted: 2009-09-24
The Benefits and Risks of Home Ownership: Disaggregating the Effects of Household Income
AHURI
This 54-page Australian positioning paper is the first report from a project which seeks to add to the research evidence base on the financial and non-financial outcomes of home ownership for households
Housing
Posted: 2009-09-15
Submarkets in Public Sector Housing: An Abstract Concept or a Decision-making Tool?
AHURI
This 36-page Australian report is designed to evaluate the concept of ‘housing submarkets’ in terms of its relevance for social housing analysis and to assess its usefulness in informing management and administrative practices in the social housing sector
Housing
Posted: 2009-08-29
Immigration and Housing Booms: Evidence from Spain
IZA
This 34-page discussion paper estimates empirically the effect of immigration on house prices and residential construction activity in Spain over the period 1998-2008
Housing
, Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-08-14
Hybrid Buildings: Pathways for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in the Housing Sector
Institute for Social Research
This Australian report shows how the carbon emissions from 5-star rated homes can be reduced to zero, with the savings averaging eleven tonnes per house each year
Climate Change & Environment
, Housing Posted: 2009-08-12
Right to Rent Plan
CEPR
A 2-page US issue brief discussing a plan designed to solve the mortgage foreclosure crisis
Housing
Posted: 2009-08-01
Innovation in Affordable Housing in Australia: Bringing Policy and Practice for Not-for-profit Housing Organisations Together
AHURI
This 197-page Australian report study investigates the policy environment and accomplishments of emerging not-for-profit housing developers in Australia. The core purpose is to understand the current operating environment of these agencies and to identify directions for policy that could enable these or similar organisations to make larger scale contributions to the provision of affordable housing
Housing
Posted: 2009-07-15
The Dynamics of Housing Affordability: Movements in and out of Housing Affordability Stress 2001–2006
AHURI
A 70-page Australian report investigating the dynamics of housing affordability in Australia over the period 2001–06 by tracking the housing affordability trajectories of a nationally representative sample of Australians across a period of six years
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-15
The Impacts of Foreclosures on Families and Communities: A Primer
Urban Institute
This 54-page US brief summarizes what is known about how foreclosures adversely affect households and their neighborhoods — from children and the elderly to public safety and local property tax revenues. It also looks at policies, programs, and response strategies to prevent or mitigate the fallout
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-08
What Can Be Done to Improve Employment Outcomes Among People Receiving Housing Assistance?
AHURI
A 6-page Australian policy bulletin summarizing the impediments to economic participation among recipients of housing assistance
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Housing Posted: 2009-06-12
Housing Inequality in the United States
Levy Economics Institute
This 39-page working paper explores the various socioeconomic and demographic characteristics, as well as the distinct immigration experiences and spatial patterns that shape racial and ethnic inequality in US home ownership
Housing
, Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-05-28
Housing Insecurity and its Link to the Social Inclusion Agenda
AHURI
This 4-page Australian article examines the multi-dimensional nature of housing insecurity
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-05-27
The Housing Careers of People with a Disability and Carers of People with a Disability
AHURI
A 64-page Australian research paper considering the housing careers of persons affected by disability and those family members with significant care responsibilities
Disability
, Housing Posted: 2009-05-21
Gentrification and Displacement: A Review of Approaches and Findings in the Literature
AHURI
This 32-page Australian positioning paper considers the international literature on gentrification-related household displacement
Housing
, Urban Issues Posted: 2009-04-02
Home Truths: Mental Health, Housing and Homelessness in Australia
Mental Health Council of Australia
This 68-page Australian report explores how the lack of recognition of the pivotal value of a secure home affects mental health and homelessness in Australia, and identifies what needs to be done to improve housing outcomes
Homelessness in Canada: Past, Present, Future
CPRN
This 13-page Canadian paper looks at the evolution of the set of social problems we now call homelessness and the efforts of governments and communities to address them
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2009-03-19
Ageism: Designed and Planned for Older Australians?
Council on the Ageing
This 28-page Australian study draws attention to ageist stereotypes and assumptions of older people held by professionals involved in the policy, design and planning of the built environment, in particular residential complexes
Natural Disaster Preparation and Response: A Guide for State Housing Authorities
AHURI
This 52-page Australian positioning paper reviews the international literature on disaster management, summarises Governments' arrangements to manage disasters and outlines the gaps in knowledge and the methods devised for the project to address these gaps
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Housing Posted: 2009-03-04
Preventing and Ending Homelessness: Next Steps
Urban Institute
This 12-page brief examines the current state of homelessness in the US, how community responses are changing, what is working, and what policymakers should be doing to make more advances
Housing
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2009-02-20
Access to Safe and Secure Housing for At Risk and Vulnerable Young People
CHRANZ
This 107-page research is the first systematic attempt to explore the alignment between the housing sector and the housing needs of at risk and vulnerable young people in New
Zealand. It provides information necessary to better align the housing sector and the service sector that provides for and attempts to improve the life chances and wellbeing of at risk and vulnerable young people.
Housing
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-02-07
Delivering Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods: A National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society
Communities and Local Government
This 37-page UK publication sets out a record of the actions and recommendations that were proposed in the February 2008 strategy document, the measures taken and progess made.
Women, Domestic and Family Violence and Homelessness
OWF
This 84-page Australian report investigates the support and accommodation needs of women (and children) affected by domestic and family violence
Families, Children & Youth
, Housing Posted: 2008-12-04
The Key to Stabilizing House Prices: Bring Them Down
CEPR
A 7-page brief offering proposals for stabilizing the US housing market
Housing
Posted: 2008-12-03
The Role of Home Maintenance and Modification Services in Achieving Health, Community Care and Housing Outcomes in Later Life
AHURI
This 176-page Australian research aims to establish the foundations for a more extensive evidence base to underpin policies to provide home maintenance and modification (HMM) services to older Australians.
A Safety Net for Bubble Buyers: Rescuing Homeowners from Collapsing Home Values
The Century Foundation
A 4-page US proposal for assisting homeowners from the consequences of negative equity
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-11-28
Anatomy of a Train Wreck: Causes of the Mortgage Meltdown
Independent Institute
A 29-page article examining the causes of the US mortgage meltdown
Economic Policy
, Housing Posted: 2008-10-15
Women, Domestic and Family Violence and Homelessness
OFW
This 84-page Australian report studies the support and accommodation needs of women and children affected by family violence
Families, Children & Youth
, Housing Posted: 2008-10-06
Indigenous Homelessness
AHURI
A 44-page Australian positioning paper for research into understanding the housing needs of indigenous people
Indigenous Affairs
, Housing Posted: 2008-09-29
Social Housing and Worklessness: Qualitative Research Findings
DWP
This 154-page UK report examines the relatively high levels of worklessness within the social housing sector
Housing
Posted: 2008-09-17
Older Persons in Public Housing
AHURI
This 99-page Australian report identifies the policy and management issues for public housing providers dealing with older people
The Cost-Effectiveness of Homelessness Programs
AHURI
A 4-page Australian research bulletin examining the cost-effectiveness of different homelessness programmes
Housing
Posted: 2008-07-31
More Than a Bed: Sydney's Homeless Speak Out
Wesley Mission
A 44-page Australian report examining the causes of homelessness
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-07-12
Housing Stress and the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Families
AFRC
A 9-page Australian briefing paper exploring the relationship between housing affordability, housing stress and mental health and wellbeing
Evaluation of Social Homebuy Pilot Scheme for Affordable Housing: Final Report
CLG
This 111-page UK report outlines the progress made with a piot scheme for the provision of affordable housing
Housing
Posted: 2008-06-13
Child Support and Housing Outcomes
AHURI
This 100-page Australian report describes the relationships between the payment and receipt of child support and housing outcomes
Social Policy
, Housing Posted: 2008-05-05
The Costs and Benefits of Using Private Housing as the 'Home Base' for Care of Older People
AHURI
This 62-page Australian report outlines research into the relationships between the costs and benefits of using private housing as the home base for the care of older people
Australia's Homeless Youth
National Youth Commission
A 401-page Australian study of youth homelessness
Families, Children & Youth
, Housing Posted: 2008-04-17
Integration and Social Housing in Australia
AHURI
This 58-page Australian study examines the themes of policy and service integration in the provision of social housing
Housing
Posted: 2008-03-19
The Code for Sustiainable Homes
CLG - UK
A 68-page document setting out the assessment process and performance standards required for the UK Code for Sustainable Homes
Housing
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2008-02-29
International Trends in Housing and Policy Responses
AHURI
A 188-page Australian study reviewing housing policies across a range of countries having a level of development similar to that of Australia
Housing
Posted: 2008-01-28
Housing and Integration of Migrants in Europe
Eurofound
This 112-page report presents successful practices and strategies for integrating migrants into local communities
Immigration & Refugees
, Housing Posted: 2008-01-10
Innovative Construction Products and Techniques
CLG - UK
A 45-page UK report providing information on innovative construction products and techniques, with particular reference to fire safety
Housing
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-01-08
Submarkets in Public Sector Housing
AHURI
A 25-page Australian positioning paper assessing the "housing submarket" concept in relation to its potential policy relevance for the public housing sector
Housing
Posted: 2008-01-03
Older Persons in Public Housing: Present and Future Profile
AHURI
A 90-page Australian research paper identifies particular issues for public housing tenants and addresses the implications for service providers
How do Housing and Housing Assistance Relate to Social Cohesion?
AHURI
A 4-page Australian policy bulletin synthesizing research into the relationship between housing and social cohesion
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-03
Affordable Housing: The Community Housing Sector in New Zealand
CHRANZ
This 141-page study assesses the community housing sector in New Zealand and offers recommendations as to how the sector can contribute towards improving housing affordability
Housing
Posted: 2007-11-14
Reauthorization of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Urban Institute
This 15-page US house testimony provides an overview of US policies for dealing with homelessness
Housing
Posted: 2007-10-29
Fostering Better Integration and Partnerships for Housing in Canada
CPRN
A 36-page Canadian paper analyzing possible avenues for strengthening housing governance
Housing
Posted: 2007-10-26
Sustainable Design, Climate Change and the Built Environment
CABE
An 8-page UK briefing setting out what the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment will do to address the issues of sustainable design and climate change and the action needed from the public and private sectors
Climate Change & Environment
, Housing Posted: 2007-10-17
International Practice in Planning for Affordable Housing: Lessons for Australia
AHURI
This 98-page Australian report reviews the international experience of using urban planning systems to foster the affordable housing supply
Housing
Posted: 2007-10-11
Current Developments in Housing Policies and Housing Markets in Europe
SECODHAS
The 43-page proceedings of a colloquium held to identify and discuss the emerging trends in social housing provision in Europe
Housing
Posted: 2007-10-04
The Skid Row Collaborative 2003-2007: Process Evaluation
Urban Institute
This 28-page US report examines a homelessness project that moved chronically homeless disabled people into housing and helped them with health, mental health, substance abuse and other supportive services
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-09-22
Local Government and Affordable Housing
CHRANZ
A 74-page New Zealand study conducted to explore the current role of local government in affordable housing, the potential for optimising this role and the challenges facing the local authorities
Housing
Posted: 2007-09-22
Improving Outcomes for Homeless Jobseekers: The YP4 Experience
SPRC
This 10-page Australian paper describes the trial of an initiative to provide a service for people suffering homelessness and unemployment
Housing
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-08-31
Promoting Home Ownership Among Low-Income Households
Urban Institute
A 22-page US report proposing that housing benefits be reformed to encourage home ownership
Housing
Posted: 2007-08-29
Approaches to Evaluation of Affordable Housing Initiatives in Australia
AHURI
This 102-page Australian research paper overviews ideas and developments in the theory and methods for evaluating housing programmes, and considers objectives and possible mechanisms for improving housing affordability
Housing
Posted: 2007-08-09
Housing Social Cohesion
AHURI
This 15-page Australian paper examines whether housing policy has a direct relationship with social cohesion
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-07-23
Shared Equity Home Ownership
NHI
A 158-page US paper examining the benefits of shared equity home ownership
Housing
Posted: 2007-07-20
Understanding Homeless Youth
Urban Institute
A 14-page US testimony on the numbers of homeless youth, their characteristics, factors predisposing them to become homeless and promising interventions
Families, Children & Youth
, Housing Posted: 2007-06-23
Supporting Tenants with Demanding Behaviour: A Review of the Research Evidence
AHURI
This 37-page Australian positioning paper examines the research literature on managing and supporting tenants who present demanding behaviour
Housing
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2007-05-23
Rental Housing Provision for Lower-Income Older Australians: Final Report
AHURI
This 186-page report highlights the increasing social housing needs of low-income older Australians
Housing Partnerships: The Work of Large-Scale Regional Nonprofits in Affordable Housing
Urban Institute
An 89-page study examining the work of the Housing Partnership Network
Housing
Posted: 2007-05-04
Improving Access to Social Housing: Paradigms, Principles and Reforms
AHURI
This 106-Australian report examines some options for improving access to social housing
Housing
Posted: 2007-04-25
Subsidized Housing and Employment: Building Evidence About What Works to Improve Self-Sufficiency
MDRC
This 51-page US working paper argues that subsidized housing and employment policies should have a stronger evidence base created by an expanded use of randomized controlled trials
Housing
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-04-04
Tackling Youth Homelessness
Department for Communities and Local Government - UK
A 25-page UK policy briefing focusing on the work of central government, local authorities and the voluntary and community sector to prevent and tackle youth homelessness
Housing
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-03-12
How Does Housing Assistance Affect Employment, Health & Social Cohesion?
AHURI
An 8-page Australian policy bulletin reviewing the evidence base on the well-being outcomes of housing, and identifying key knowledge gaps
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-03-12
Ends and Means: The Future Roles of Social Housing in England - CASE Report 34
ESRC
This 228-page UK report examines how social housing performs against its key objectives and assesses the role social housing can play in 21st century housing policy
Housing
Posted: 2007-02-26
How Can the Benefits of Housing Regeneration Programs be Sustained?
AHURI
A 4-page Australian policy bulletin examining the implementation of social housing estate renewal scheme exit strategies
Housing
, Urban Issues Posted: 2007-02-21
Shared Equity Homeownership
NHI
This 158-page US study examines the development of alternatives to conventional home ownership strategies
Housing
Posted: 2006-12-03
Residential Mobility and Housing Adjustment of Older Households in Europe
IZA
A 29-page discusion paper investigating the determinants of residential mobility in older households, and the adjustment of housing for those who move
Financing Affordable Housing: A Critical Comparative Review of the United Kingdom and Australia
AHURI
A 4-page Australian policy bulletin examining changes in the financing of social and affordable housing in the UK and Australia
Housing
Posted: 2006-11-15
Characteristics of Transitional Housing for Homeless Families
Urban Institute
A 53-page study examining the different types of transitional housing programs available for homeless people in the US
Housing
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2006-10-23
Council of Australian Governments' Initiatives Regarding Mental Health and Homelessness
COAG
A document summarising the Australian Governments' mental health initiatives directly or indirectly relating to homelessness
The Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Programs
AHURI
An 85-page positioning paper describing the research design for a study of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of homelessness prevention and support programmes in Western Australia
Housing
Posted: 2006-10-10
Shared Equity Home Ownership
NHI
This 158-page US study describes shared equity home ownership models in use in the US, and the policy and design issues they raise
Housing
Posted: 2006-09-13
Missed Opportunities: The Case for Investment in Learning and Skills for Homeless People
Crisis
A 75-page UK report highlighting how participation in learning and skills can transform the lives of homeless people
Poverty & Hunger
, Housing Posted: 2006-09-08
Can Tenant Incentive Schemes Improve Housing Management Outcomes?
AHURI
A 6-page Australian policy bulletin reporting on Australian perceptions of the efficacy of tenant incentive schemes
Housing
Posted: 2006-09-07
Housing Affordability and the Economy: A Review of Laabour Market Impacts and Policy Issues
AHURI
This 58-page Australian report focuses on matches and mismatches between labour and housing markets in large, globally connected cities
Housing
Posted: 2006-08-29
Public Housing and Employment
AHURI
A 4-page Australian bulletin synthesising research on the incentive and disincentive effects of public housing on employment
Housing
Posted: 2006-08-04
How Does Security of Tenure Impact on Public Housing Tenants?
AHURI
A 6-page Australian bulletin discussing the benefits of providing security of tenure to public housing occupants
Housing
Posted: 2006-08-04
Transferable Lessons from the New Towns: Housing Research Summary
Department for Communities and Local Government
A 17-page summary of an extensive review of the research and other literature dealing with the English new towns programme, conducted to identify lessons to be learned from the programme
Housing
, Urban Issues Posted: 2006-07-12
Evaluating Homelessness Prevention
Department for Communities and Local Government - UK
This 12-page UK research summary offers key findings from research into homelessness prevention
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2006-06-14
In the Face of Gentrification: Case Studies of Local Efforts to Mitigate Displacement
Urban Institute
A 100-page report describing strategies to balance revitalization of neighbourhoods with measures to reduce the displacement of low-income families
Housing
, Urban Issues Posted: 2006-03-24
Living in Fear: Violence and Victimisation in the Lives of Homeless People
Crisis
This 38-page UK report explores homeless people's experience of crime and anti-social behaviour
Housing
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2006-03-24
Conceptualising and Measuring the Housing Affordability Problem
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
This 84-page Australian background paper reviews relevant research on affordability issues and discusses some of the main methods of measuring housing affordability
Housing
Posted: 2006-03-08
Better Homes, Greener Cities
Policy Exchange
A 59-page UK report urging a reform of the planning system so as to enable a reversal of the trend toward high-density development in favour of "garden city" living
Housing
Posted: 2006-03-06
Strategies for Preventing Homelessness
Urban Institute
A 210-page exploratory U.S. study identifying communities that have implemented effective and well-target homelessness-prevention activities
Housing
Posted: 2006-02-16
Demography and Housing Demand: What Can We Learn from Residential Housing Data?
Institute for Futures Studies
This 32-page Swedish report examines the relationship between a population's age structure and residential housing construction
Housing
Posted: 2005-12-15
The Integration of Homelessness, Mental health and Drug and Alcohol Services in Australia
AHURI
This 54-page Australian study aims to increase understanding of the ways in which homelessness, mental health and drug and alcohol services can be coordinated or integrated to provide services to homeless people
Social Policy , Housing Posted: 2010-08-05
Service Directions and Issues in Social Housing for Indigenous Households in Urban and Regional Areas
AHURI
This 101-page Australian research investigates how social housing services are provided to Indigenous clients in urban and regional settings
Indigenous Affairs , Housing Posted: 2010-06-08
Monitoring Success in Choice Neighborhoods: A Proposed Approach to Performance Measurement
Urban Institute
This 50-page paper considers how to effectively evaluate outcomes and measure success in comprehensive community transformation efforts like Choice Neighborhoods. The Choice Neighborhoods Initiative proposed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is intended to transform neighborhoods of extreme poverty and severely distressed housing into revitalized mixed-income communities
Urban Issues , Housing Posted: 2010-05-29
Mortgage Default in Australia: Nature, Causes and Social and Economic Impacts
AHURI
This 91-page Australian report presents and analyses primary data gathered from a survey of defaulting mortgagors and a number of follow-up interviews, in order to better understand the factors mainly responsible for borrowers falling into mortgage repayment difficulties, the range of impacts on their lives and the clues all this might give for sensible policy development
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2010-04-15
Atlantic Exchange: Case Studies of Housing and Community Redevelopment in the US and the UK
Urban Institute
This 29-page report describes two case studies of previously distressed communities—one in the United States and one in the United Kingdom—that have been redeveloped and revitalized
Urban Issues , Housing Posted: 2010-03-25
Dwelling, Land and Neighbourhood Use by Older Home Owners
AHURI
This 340-page Australian research seeks to answer the following questions: What are the types, sizes and locations of dwellings occupied by older home owners? How do these patterns vary for different household sizes? What incentives or disincentives could encourage or discourage the efficient use of dwellings and land occupied by older home owners?
Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer in Women Diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma in situ in Australia between 1995 and 2005
AIHW
This 36-page Austrslian report presents data that show that women who are diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are at significantly increased risk of being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer later on in their lives, even though the DCIS would have been treated appropriately at the time
Sustained Earnings Gains for Residents in a Public Housing Jobs Program
MDRC
An 8-page US policy brief reporting on a test of whether a program that combined employment and training services, new rent rules to “make work pay,” and neighbor-to-neighbor outreach centering on work could make a difference in the economic prospects of public housing residents
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Housing Posted: 2010-02-11
Improving Housing Responses to Indigenous Patterns of Mobility
AHURI
This 75-page Australian study examines housing service responses to Indigenous patterns of temporary mobility and how these can be improved
Indigenous Affairs , Housing Posted: 2010-02-05
Reform: Housing 2009
Australian Law Reform Commission
This 93-page Australian report focuses on the ability to provide adequate housing for everyone
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-22
Unlocking Potential, Transforming Lives: An Evaluation of Crisis SmartSkills, a Personalised Accredited Learning Programme
Crisis
This 58-page UK publication explores the difference that personalised learning alongside access to accommodation made to the lives of people with experience of homelessness
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-13
Reverse Mortgages and Older People: Growth Factors and Implications for Retirement Decisions
AHURI
A 97-page Australian positioning paper considering the key factors impacting the examination of reverse mortgage use by older people in terms of possible growth factors and the potential implications for their retirement decisions
Improving the Energy Performance of Buildings: Learning from the European Union and Australia
Rand Corporation
This 61-page US report examines how policies to increase energy efficiency in buildings in the European Union and Australia have worked and draws implications for the design of similar public policies for the United States
Climate Change & Environment , Housing Posted: 2009-09-24
The Benefits and Risks of Home Ownership: Disaggregating the Effects of Household Income
AHURI
This 54-page Australian positioning paper is the first report from a project which seeks to add to the research evidence base on the financial and non-financial outcomes of home ownership for households
Housing Posted: 2009-09-15
Submarkets in Public Sector Housing: An Abstract Concept or a Decision-making Tool?
AHURI
This 36-page Australian report is designed to evaluate the concept of ‘housing submarkets’ in terms of its relevance for social housing analysis and to assess its usefulness in informing management and administrative practices in the social housing sector
Housing Posted: 2009-08-29
Immigration and Housing Booms: Evidence from Spain
IZA
This 34-page discussion paper estimates empirically the effect of immigration on house prices and residential construction activity in Spain over the period 1998-2008
Housing , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-08-14
Hybrid Buildings: Pathways for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in the Housing Sector
Institute for Social Research
This Australian report shows how the carbon emissions from 5-star rated homes can be reduced to zero, with the savings averaging eleven tonnes per house each year
Climate Change & Environment , Housing Posted: 2009-08-12
Right to Rent Plan
CEPR
A 2-page US issue brief discussing a plan designed to solve the mortgage foreclosure crisis
Housing Posted: 2009-08-01
Innovation in Affordable Housing in Australia: Bringing Policy and Practice for Not-for-profit Housing Organisations Together
AHURI
This 197-page Australian report study investigates the policy environment and accomplishments of emerging not-for-profit housing developers in Australia. The core purpose is to understand the current operating environment of these agencies and to identify directions for policy that could enable these or similar organisations to make larger scale contributions to the provision of affordable housing
Housing Posted: 2009-07-15
The Dynamics of Housing Affordability: Movements in and out of Housing Affordability Stress 2001–2006
AHURI
A 70-page Australian report investigating the dynamics of housing affordability in Australia over the period 2001–06 by tracking the housing affordability trajectories of a nationally representative sample of Australians across a period of six years
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-15
The Impacts of Foreclosures on Families and Communities: A Primer
Urban Institute
This 54-page US brief summarizes what is known about how foreclosures adversely affect households and their neighborhoods — from children and the elderly to public safety and local property tax revenues. It also looks at policies, programs, and response strategies to prevent or mitigate the fallout
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-08
What Can Be Done to Improve Employment Outcomes Among People Receiving Housing Assistance?
AHURI
A 6-page Australian policy bulletin summarizing the impediments to economic participation among recipients of housing assistance
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Housing Posted: 2009-06-12
Housing Inequality in the United States
Levy Economics Institute
This 39-page working paper explores the various socioeconomic and demographic characteristics, as well as the distinct immigration experiences and spatial patterns that shape racial and ethnic inequality in US home ownership
Housing , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-05-28
Housing Insecurity and its Link to the Social Inclusion Agenda
AHURI
This 4-page Australian article examines the multi-dimensional nature of housing insecurity
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-05-27
The Housing Careers of People with a Disability and Carers of People with a Disability
AHURI
A 64-page Australian research paper considering the housing careers of persons affected by disability and those family members with significant care responsibilities
Disability , Housing Posted: 2009-05-21
Gentrification and Displacement: A Review of Approaches and Findings in the Literature
AHURI
This 32-page Australian positioning paper considers the international literature on gentrification-related household displacement
Housing , Urban Issues Posted: 2009-04-02
Home Truths: Mental Health, Housing and Homelessness in Australia
Mental Health Council of Australia
This 68-page Australian report explores how the lack of recognition of the pivotal value of a secure home affects mental health and homelessness in Australia, and identifies what needs to be done to improve housing outcomes
Homelessness in Canada: Past, Present, Future
CPRN
This 13-page Canadian paper looks at the evolution of the set of social problems we now call homelessness and the efforts of governments and communities to address them
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-03-19
Ageism: Designed and Planned for Older Australians?
Council on the Ageing
This 28-page Australian study draws attention to ageist stereotypes and assumptions of older people held by professionals involved in the policy, design and planning of the built environment, in particular residential complexes
Natural Disaster Preparation and Response: A Guide for State Housing Authorities
AHURI
This 52-page Australian positioning paper reviews the international literature on disaster management, summarises Governments' arrangements to manage disasters and outlines the gaps in knowledge and the methods devised for the project to address these gaps
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Housing Posted: 2009-03-04
Preventing and Ending Homelessness: Next Steps
Urban Institute
This 12-page brief examines the current state of homelessness in the US, how community responses are changing, what is working, and what policymakers should be doing to make more advances
Housing , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2009-02-20
Access to Safe and Secure Housing for At Risk and Vulnerable Young People
CHRANZ
This 107-page research is the first systematic attempt to explore the alignment between the housing sector and the housing needs of at risk and vulnerable young people in New Zealand. It provides information necessary to better align the housing sector and the service sector that provides for and attempts to improve the life chances and wellbeing of at risk and vulnerable young people.
Housing , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-02-07
Delivering Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods: A National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society
Communities and Local Government
This 37-page UK publication sets out a record of the actions and recommendations that were proposed in the February 2008 strategy document, the measures taken and progess made.
Women, Domestic and Family Violence and Homelessness
OWF
This 84-page Australian report investigates the support and accommodation needs of women (and children) affected by domestic and family violence
Families, Children & Youth , Housing Posted: 2008-12-04
The Key to Stabilizing House Prices: Bring Them Down
CEPR
A 7-page brief offering proposals for stabilizing the US housing market
Housing Posted: 2008-12-03
The Role of Home Maintenance and Modification Services in Achieving Health, Community Care and Housing Outcomes in Later Life
AHURI
This 176-page Australian research aims to establish the foundations for a more extensive evidence base to underpin policies to provide home maintenance and modification (HMM) services to older Australians.
A Safety Net for Bubble Buyers: Rescuing Homeowners from Collapsing Home Values
The Century Foundation
A 4-page US proposal for assisting homeowners from the consequences of negative equity
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2008-11-28
Anatomy of a Train Wreck: Causes of the Mortgage Meltdown
Independent Institute
A 29-page article examining the causes of the US mortgage meltdown
Economic Policy , Housing Posted: 2008-10-15
Women, Domestic and Family Violence and Homelessness
OFW
This 84-page Australian report studies the support and accommodation needs of women and children affected by family violence
Families, Children & Youth , Housing Posted: 2008-10-06
Indigenous Homelessness
AHURI
A 44-page Australian positioning paper for research into understanding the housing needs of indigenous people
Indigenous Affairs , Housing Posted: 2008-09-29
Social Housing and Worklessness: Qualitative Research Findings
DWP
This 154-page UK report examines the relatively high levels of worklessness within the social housing sector
Housing Posted: 2008-09-17
Older Persons in Public Housing
AHURI
This 99-page Australian report identifies the policy and management issues for public housing providers dealing with older people
The Cost-Effectiveness of Homelessness Programs
AHURI
A 4-page Australian research bulletin examining the cost-effectiveness of different homelessness programmes
Housing Posted: 2008-07-31
More Than a Bed: Sydney's Homeless Speak Out
Wesley Mission
A 44-page Australian report examining the causes of homelessness
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2008-07-12
Housing Stress and the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Families
AFRC
A 9-page Australian briefing paper exploring the relationship between housing affordability, housing stress and mental health and wellbeing
Evaluation of Social Homebuy Pilot Scheme for Affordable Housing: Final Report
CLG
This 111-page UK report outlines the progress made with a piot scheme for the provision of affordable housing
Housing Posted: 2008-06-13
Child Support and Housing Outcomes
AHURI
This 100-page Australian report describes the relationships between the payment and receipt of child support and housing outcomes
Social Policy , Housing Posted: 2008-05-05
The Costs and Benefits of Using Private Housing as the 'Home Base' for Care of Older People
AHURI
This 62-page Australian report outlines research into the relationships between the costs and benefits of using private housing as the home base for the care of older people
Australia's Homeless Youth
National Youth Commission
A 401-page Australian study of youth homelessness
Families, Children & Youth , Housing Posted: 2008-04-17
Integration and Social Housing in Australia
AHURI
This 58-page Australian study examines the themes of policy and service integration in the provision of social housing
Housing Posted: 2008-03-19
The Code for Sustiainable Homes
CLG - UK
A 68-page document setting out the assessment process and performance standards required for the UK Code for Sustainable Homes
Housing , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2008-02-29
International Trends in Housing and Policy Responses
AHURI
A 188-page Australian study reviewing housing policies across a range of countries having a level of development similar to that of Australia
Housing Posted: 2008-01-28
Housing and Integration of Migrants in Europe
Eurofound
This 112-page report presents successful practices and strategies for integrating migrants into local communities
Immigration & Refugees , Housing Posted: 2008-01-10
Innovative Construction Products and Techniques
CLG - UK
A 45-page UK report providing information on innovative construction products and techniques, with particular reference to fire safety
Housing , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-01-08
Submarkets in Public Sector Housing
AHURI
A 25-page Australian positioning paper assessing the "housing submarket" concept in relation to its potential policy relevance for the public housing sector
Housing Posted: 2008-01-03
Older Persons in Public Housing: Present and Future Profile
AHURI
A 90-page Australian research paper identifies particular issues for public housing tenants and addresses the implications for service providers
How do Housing and Housing Assistance Relate to Social Cohesion?
AHURI
A 4-page Australian policy bulletin synthesizing research into the relationship between housing and social cohesion
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-03
Affordable Housing: The Community Housing Sector in New Zealand
CHRANZ
This 141-page study assesses the community housing sector in New Zealand and offers recommendations as to how the sector can contribute towards improving housing affordability
Housing Posted: 2007-11-14
Reauthorization of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Urban Institute
This 15-page US house testimony provides an overview of US policies for dealing with homelessness
Housing Posted: 2007-10-29
Fostering Better Integration and Partnerships for Housing in Canada
CPRN
A 36-page Canadian paper analyzing possible avenues for strengthening housing governance
Housing Posted: 2007-10-26
Sustainable Design, Climate Change and the Built Environment
CABE
An 8-page UK briefing setting out what the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment will do to address the issues of sustainable design and climate change and the action needed from the public and private sectors
Climate Change & Environment , Housing Posted: 2007-10-17
International Practice in Planning for Affordable Housing: Lessons for Australia
AHURI
This 98-page Australian report reviews the international experience of using urban planning systems to foster the affordable housing supply
Housing Posted: 2007-10-11
Current Developments in Housing Policies and Housing Markets in Europe
SECODHAS
The 43-page proceedings of a colloquium held to identify and discuss the emerging trends in social housing provision in Europe
Housing Posted: 2007-10-04
The Skid Row Collaborative 2003-2007: Process Evaluation
Urban Institute
This 28-page US report examines a homelessness project that moved chronically homeless disabled people into housing and helped them with health, mental health, substance abuse and other supportive services
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2007-09-22
Local Government and Affordable Housing
CHRANZ
A 74-page New Zealand study conducted to explore the current role of local government in affordable housing, the potential for optimising this role and the challenges facing the local authorities
Housing Posted: 2007-09-22
Improving Outcomes for Homeless Jobseekers: The YP4 Experience
SPRC
This 10-page Australian paper describes the trial of an initiative to provide a service for people suffering homelessness and unemployment
Housing , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-08-31
Promoting Home Ownership Among Low-Income Households
Urban Institute
A 22-page US report proposing that housing benefits be reformed to encourage home ownership
Housing Posted: 2007-08-29
Approaches to Evaluation of Affordable Housing Initiatives in Australia
AHURI
This 102-page Australian research paper overviews ideas and developments in the theory and methods for evaluating housing programmes, and considers objectives and possible mechanisms for improving housing affordability
Housing Posted: 2007-08-09
Housing Social Cohesion
AHURI
This 15-page Australian paper examines whether housing policy has a direct relationship with social cohesion
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2007-07-23
Shared Equity Home Ownership
NHI
A 158-page US paper examining the benefits of shared equity home ownership
Housing Posted: 2007-07-20
Understanding Homeless Youth
Urban Institute
A 14-page US testimony on the numbers of homeless youth, their characteristics, factors predisposing them to become homeless and promising interventions
Families, Children & Youth , Housing Posted: 2007-06-23
Supporting Tenants with Demanding Behaviour: A Review of the Research Evidence
AHURI
This 37-page Australian positioning paper examines the research literature on managing and supporting tenants who present demanding behaviour
Housing , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2007-05-23
Rental Housing Provision for Lower-Income Older Australians: Final Report
AHURI
This 186-page report highlights the increasing social housing needs of low-income older Australians
Housing Partnerships: The Work of Large-Scale Regional Nonprofits in Affordable Housing
Urban Institute
An 89-page study examining the work of the Housing Partnership Network
Housing Posted: 2007-05-04
Improving Access to Social Housing: Paradigms, Principles and Reforms
AHURI
This 106-Australian report examines some options for improving access to social housing
Housing Posted: 2007-04-25
Subsidized Housing and Employment: Building Evidence About What Works to Improve Self-Sufficiency
MDRC
This 51-page US working paper argues that subsidized housing and employment policies should have a stronger evidence base created by an expanded use of randomized controlled trials
Housing , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-04-04
Tackling Youth Homelessness
Department for Communities and Local Government - UK
A 25-page UK policy briefing focusing on the work of central government, local authorities and the voluntary and community sector to prevent and tackle youth homelessness
Housing , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-03-12
How Does Housing Assistance Affect Employment, Health & Social Cohesion?
AHURI
An 8-page Australian policy bulletin reviewing the evidence base on the well-being outcomes of housing, and identifying key knowledge gaps
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2007-03-12
Ends and Means: The Future Roles of Social Housing in England - CASE Report 34
ESRC
This 228-page UK report examines how social housing performs against its key objectives and assesses the role social housing can play in 21st century housing policy
Housing Posted: 2007-02-26
How Can the Benefits of Housing Regeneration Programs be Sustained?
AHURI
A 4-page Australian policy bulletin examining the implementation of social housing estate renewal scheme exit strategies
Housing , Urban Issues Posted: 2007-02-21
Shared Equity Homeownership
NHI
This 158-page US study examines the development of alternatives to conventional home ownership strategies
Housing Posted: 2006-12-03
Residential Mobility and Housing Adjustment of Older Households in Europe
IZA
A 29-page discusion paper investigating the determinants of residential mobility in older households, and the adjustment of housing for those who move
Financing Affordable Housing: A Critical Comparative Review of the United Kingdom and Australia
AHURI
A 4-page Australian policy bulletin examining changes in the financing of social and affordable housing in the UK and Australia
Housing Posted: 2006-11-15
Characteristics of Transitional Housing for Homeless Families
Urban Institute
A 53-page study examining the different types of transitional housing programs available for homeless people in the US
Housing , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2006-10-23
Council of Australian Governments' Initiatives Regarding Mental Health and Homelessness
COAG
A document summarising the Australian Governments' mental health initiatives directly or indirectly relating to homelessness
The Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Programs
AHURI
An 85-page positioning paper describing the research design for a study of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of homelessness prevention and support programmes in Western Australia
Housing Posted: 2006-10-10
Shared Equity Home Ownership
NHI
This 158-page US study describes shared equity home ownership models in use in the US, and the policy and design issues they raise
Housing Posted: 2006-09-13
Missed Opportunities: The Case for Investment in Learning and Skills for Homeless People
Crisis
A 75-page UK report highlighting how participation in learning and skills can transform the lives of homeless people
Poverty & Hunger , Housing Posted: 2006-09-08
Can Tenant Incentive Schemes Improve Housing Management Outcomes?
AHURI
A 6-page Australian policy bulletin reporting on Australian perceptions of the efficacy of tenant incentive schemes
Housing Posted: 2006-09-07
Housing Affordability and the Economy: A Review of Laabour Market Impacts and Policy Issues
AHURI
This 58-page Australian report focuses on matches and mismatches between labour and housing markets in large, globally connected cities
Housing Posted: 2006-08-29
Public Housing and Employment
AHURI
A 4-page Australian bulletin synthesising research on the incentive and disincentive effects of public housing on employment
Housing Posted: 2006-08-04
How Does Security of Tenure Impact on Public Housing Tenants?
AHURI
A 6-page Australian bulletin discussing the benefits of providing security of tenure to public housing occupants
Housing Posted: 2006-08-04
Transferable Lessons from the New Towns: Housing Research Summary
Department for Communities and Local Government
A 17-page summary of an extensive review of the research and other literature dealing with the English new towns programme, conducted to identify lessons to be learned from the programme
Housing , Urban Issues Posted: 2006-07-12
Evaluating Homelessness Prevention
Department for Communities and Local Government - UK
This 12-page UK research summary offers key findings from research into homelessness prevention
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2006-06-14
In the Face of Gentrification: Case Studies of Local Efforts to Mitigate Displacement
Urban Institute
A 100-page report describing strategies to balance revitalization of neighbourhoods with measures to reduce the displacement of low-income families
Housing , Urban Issues Posted: 2006-03-24
Living in Fear: Violence and Victimisation in the Lives of Homeless People
Crisis
This 38-page UK report explores homeless people's experience of crime and anti-social behaviour
Housing , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2006-03-24
Conceptualising and Measuring the Housing Affordability Problem
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
This 84-page Australian background paper reviews relevant research on affordability issues and discusses some of the main methods of measuring housing affordability
Housing Posted: 2006-03-08
Better Homes, Greener Cities
Policy Exchange
A 59-page UK report urging a reform of the planning system so as to enable a reversal of the trend toward high-density development in favour of "garden city" living
Housing Posted: 2006-03-06
Strategies for Preventing Homelessness
Urban Institute
A 210-page exploratory U.S. study identifying communities that have implemented effective and well-target homelessness-prevention activities
Housing Posted: 2006-02-16
Demography and Housing Demand: What Can We Learn from Residential Housing Data?
Institute for Futures Studies
This 32-page Swedish report examines the relationship between a population's age structure and residential housing construction
Housing Posted: 2005-12-15