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#housing-first-shift

Higher education

Lurie wants to undermine mandate for big institutions to tell neighborhoods what they are doing - 48 hills

17 hours ago

California

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

Public health

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

6 hours ago

Mission District

Meet the District 2 candidates: Should more drug users be arrested?

San Francisco

How people in SF's Tenderloin perceive reported progress in drug and homelessness issues

11 hours ago

Mayor Lurie moves S.F. homeless street-outreach teams to health department

San Francisco is shifting street-outreach teams to the Department of Public Health to better address homelessness and addiction through health care.

Higher education

Lurie wants to undermine mandate for big institutions to tell neighborhoods what they are doing - 48 hills

San Francisco requires large institutions to file master plans for growth every ten years to ensure community accountability and planning.

17 hours ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.

Public health

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

San Francisco's approach to drug use and homelessness has sparked debate over the effectiveness of forceful intervention versus harm reduction strategies.

6 hours ago

Meet the District 2 candidates: Should more drug users be arrested?

San Francisco's approach to drug use includes arrests, but many users cycle in and out of jail without receiving treatment.

San Francisco

How people in SF's Tenderloin perceive reported progress in drug and homelessness issues

San Francisco's crime rate is declining, but residents in the Tenderloin report ongoing struggles with addiction and homelessness.

Op-Ed | CityFHEPS can save lives if the city lets it | amNewYork

Housing is a basic necessity and right, yet many face unsafe conditions and lack of support in New York's shelter system.

Healthcare

7 hours ago

Opinion: Medicaid-Funded Care Saves and Rebuilds Lives

Medicaid reductions threaten access to essential health care for those living with or at risk for HIV, impacting thousands of individuals.

Public health

fromThe Oaklandside

10 hours ago

50 homeless patients at Children's Hospital will get placed in housing

A new program provides housing support for low-income families of children in cardiac care at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.

Los Angeles

fromwww.independent.co.uk

8 hours ago

Embattled L.A. homeless services agency to lay off 284 workers

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority will lay off 284 workers due to county funding withdrawal for a new homeless services department.

UK politics

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

Act now on devastating' temporary accommodation crisis, MPs urge government

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues like reproductive rights and homelessness, emphasizing the need for accessible reporting.

Relationships

Alternative transportation

How to Split Costs When Buying With a Partner

Purchasing a home with a partner requires aligning financial realities and creating a fair cost-splitting system.

9 hours ago

Op/Ed: Oil Shocks Will Keep Coming. High-Speed Rail Can Boost Our Resilience. - Streetsblog California

California is advancing towards a sustainable economy with electric transportation to mitigate future energy shocks.

Social justice

fromQueerty

12 hours ago

So many funerals, so little help: How our community faced AIDS & refused to disappear - Queerty

The AIDS crisis in America illustrates the impact of youth activism, community, and the ongoing fight for equality and access to care.

SF politics

Bill to Exempt L.A. from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Housing Committee Tomorrow - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1361 aims to exempt L.A. Metro from state density mandates near transit stops, amid local opposition to previous legislation.

fromtherealdeal.com

Coalition led by Miguel Santana recommends mansion tax tune-up

Miguel Santana leads a coalition to amend Measure ULA, aiming to improve the mansion tax while opposing a statewide tax-limiting initiative.

fromStreetsblog New York City

NYC Housing Calendar, April 20-27

Upcoming housing events and affordable housing lotteries in NYC are highlighted, with specific dates and income requirements for applications.

Environment

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 hour ago

From Barcelona to Paris, cities thrive with women in charge. It's all about sharing public space | Melissa and Chris Bruntlett

Urbanization is leading to unprecedented crises in cities, necessitating a shift in infrastructure design to prioritize accessibility and sustainability.

Austin

1 hour ago

Queens Civic Panel Endorses Mamdani's Super-Sized Astoria Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

The community board supports Mayor Mamdani's plan for protected bike lanes on 31st Street in Astoria.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

In a Mental Health Crisis, Families Need Help, Too

Community and family support are essential for improving mental health outcomes in young people.

Arts

10 hours ago

(Un)Documents in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

A theatrical roller coaster evokes empathy for generational pain caused by politics, focusing on personal experiences of deportation and identity.

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.

NYC politics

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.

SF parents

fromTruthout

13 hours ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.

NYC politics

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.

East Village residents sue to halt NYC's rushed' opening of homeless men's intake center in neighborhood | amNewYork

Residents sued to stop a new men's intake center, claiming the plan lacked sufficient public review and was rushed forward.

Fundraising

Getting $750 a Month Didn't End Homelessness-but Our Study Shows It Still Improved the Lives of Homeless People | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Providing $750 monthly to homeless individuals can help, but many still find housing without financial assistance.

NYC parents

NYC Families Seeking Shelter Have to Prove They're Homeless. A New Bill Would Simplify That Process.

Legislators aim to simplify the intake process for homeless families seeking shelter in New York City.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

San Jose shelter is a stop on the way to permanent housing - San Jose Spotlight

The Arena Hotel in San Jose will serve as a temporary shelter for residents transitioning to permanent housing with federal vouchers.

Environment

More than 200,000 lost their homes in the L.A. County fires. For people already on the streets, the damage ran deeper

Over 75% of homeless residents affected by the 2025 wildfires reported injuries or major life disruptions, highlighting the link between climate disasters and homelessness.

New York City

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

East Village residents sue to halt NYC's rushed' opening of homeless men's intake center in neighborhood | amNewYork

Residents sued to stop a new men's intake center, claiming the plan lacked sufficient public review and was rushed forward.

Fundraising

Getting $750 a Month Didn't End Homelessness-but Our Study Shows It Still Improved the Lives of Homeless People | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Providing $750 monthly to homeless individuals can help, but many still find housing without financial assistance.

NYC parents

NYC Families Seeking Shelter Have to Prove They're Homeless. A New Bill Would Simplify That Process.

Legislators aim to simplify the intake process for homeless families seeking shelter in New York City.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

San Jose shelter is a stop on the way to permanent housing - San Jose Spotlight

The Arena Hotel in San Jose will serve as a temporary shelter for residents transitioning to permanent housing with federal vouchers.

Environment

More than 200,000 lost their homes in the L.A. County fires. For people already on the streets, the damage ran deeper

Over 75% of homeless residents affected by the 2025 wildfires reported injuries or major life disruptions, highlighting the link between climate disasters and homelessness.

more#homelessness

Miami

fromenglish.elpais.com

19 hours ago

The father's plea that ICE ignored: I have a daughter with Down syndrome and autism and a wife with cancer, please don't deport me'

A father struggles to connect with his daughter after being deported, while her mother fights for their family's unity despite challenges.

fromwww.housingwire.com

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.

London

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Nothing left': Hong Kong fire survivors return to burnt homes

Survivors of the Hong Kong fire return to their homes five months later, finding little left intact after the tragedy.

US news

fromStreetsblog USA

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

A place 'where everyone belongs': Brooklyn borough president touts housing, health care gains, highlights vision of equity in State of the Borough * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

fromHoodline

3 days ago

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

A place 'where everyone belongs': Brooklyn borough president touts housing, health care gains, highlights vision of equity in State of the Borough * Brooklyn Paper

more#brooklyn

East Bay real estate

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.

#oakland

East Bay (California)

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.

East Bay real estate

fromThe Oaklandside

Homeless shelter owner will get $1.6M from Oakland in settlement

Oakland will pay $1.6 million to settle a dispute with the owner of a former homeless shelter, amid claims of property damage and lease issues.

East Bay (California)

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.

East Bay real estate

fromThe Oaklandside

Homeless shelter owner will get $1.6M from Oakland in settlement

Oakland will pay $1.6 million to settle a dispute with the owner of a former homeless shelter, amid claims of property damage and lease issues.

Don't you dare cut our city internships, say S.F. teens

Proposed budget cuts threaten the YouthWorks internship program, reducing opportunities for high school students from 400 to 80 internships annually.

Healthcare

15 hours ago

Op-Ed | Why NYC's New Health Plan Is Failing Its Workforce | amNewYork

New York City's transition to a new health plan has disrupted access to care for many municipal employees and retirees.

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Atlantic Avenue Build

A new 19-story building offers 258 apartments, including affordable units, and features various amenities like a cold plunge pool and movie theater.

14 hours ago

NYC real estate

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

LA real estate

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.

fromBrownstoner

NYC real estate

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.

fromBrownstoner

13 hours ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Atlantic Avenue Build

A new 19-story building offers 258 apartments, including affordable units, and features various amenities like a cold plunge pool and movie theater.

14 hours ago

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

Community advocates oppose a 31-story affordable housing project due to concerns over the developer's history as a problematic landlord.

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.

fromBrownstoner

Alternative transportation

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.

more#affordable-housing

Social justice

fromPsychology Today

7 hours ago

Examining Racial Disparities in Health Care

BIPOC face systemic discrimination in healthcare and societal support, leading to increased trauma and grief for their families.

fromStreetsblog USA

'Best Bikeshare in America': An Unexpected Community Launches Free, All-Electric Micromobility For Residents - Streetsblog USA

Heartland Bikeshare in Omaha offers free unlimited 60-minute rides for residents, promoting biking and challenging other communities to enhance their micromobility initiatives.

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back From the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and avoiding a strike.

UK politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromStreetsblog New York City

The Guardian view on social care shortages: housing charities could help England's hidden children' | Editorial

Attention to vulnerable children is crucial as failures in social care reflect poorly on society and can cause long-term harm.

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.

New York City

fromTravel + Leisure

8 Best U.S. Cities for First-time Homebuyers Looking for Affordability and Opportunity

Certain U.S. metro areas offer better conditions for first-time homebuyers, with improved affordability and less competition.

L.A. clears homeless encampment long plagued by crime, drug use in North Hollywood

"It's been in continuous disrepair and derelict circumstances. There were reported firearms, individuals walking out onto the street with assault rifles, drug paraphernalia that you can even find today, a lot of drug use."

Los Angeles

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth

Access to gender-affirming treatment can be limited even in supportive states due to individual hospital policies.

18 hours ago

For $700 a Month, Sleeping Pods Make SF More Affordable, but at What Cost? | KQED

Brownstone offers affordable sleeping pods in San Francisco, providing flexible short-term housing without traditional lease requirements.

#housing

SF politics

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

California

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

SF politics

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.

Wastewater Analyses for Real-Time Changes in Substance Use

Wastewater-based epidemiology provides timely drug use data, aiding public health responses and interventions.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

3 days ago

The US cities with the most affordable rent in 2026

Rental markets vary significantly across US cities, with some renters spending over 33% of their income on rent, while others spend around 18.5%.

New York City

3 days ago

Op-Ed | How public-private partnerships can fast-track subway accessibility | amNewYork

Public-private partnerships are enhancing subway accessibility for New Yorkers with disabilities, improving efficiency and reducing costs for infrastructure projects.

NYC politics

Mayor Mamdani Goes to Housing Court, And What Else Happened This Week

Mayor Mamdani aims to support tenants facing eviction but has not committed to specific funding or promises.

Social justice

fromLGBTQ Nation

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.

Los Angeles

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.

more#housing-policy

East Bay (California)

2 weeks ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.

fromFortune

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.

fromwww.housingwire.com

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.

#supportive-housing

Mental health

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

fromsfist.com

Public health

SF Supervisor Says Drug-Free Supportive Housing Would Allow Relapses If They Don't Disrupt Others' Sobriety

Mental health

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.

Public health

fromsfist.com

SF Supervisor Says Drug-Free Supportive Housing Would Allow Relapses If They Don't Disrupt Others' Sobriety

Dorsey proposes drug-free supportive housing to reduce overdose deaths, despite skepticism from advocates about potential eviction policies.

more#supportive-housing

San Jose starts second sweep of 'The Jungle' encampment as nocamp zone enforced

San Jose is clearing its largest encampment again, with many residents facing eviction and the city implementing stricter measures against re-encampment.

#new-york-city

NYC real estate

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

NYC real estate

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

NYC real estate

Opinion: When Paperwork Keeps Families in Shelter

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.

Alternative transportation

Opinion: When Paperwork Keeps Families in Shelter

Bureaucratic delays in New York City's housing system prevent families from moving into available apartments, costing the city millions annually.

Thousands of NYC tenants face May deadline as emergency housing vouchers wind down

Over 5,000 low-income NYC households face a deadline as federal housing vouchers run out, prompting NYCHA to seek alternative housing solutions.

fromStreetsblog

4 weeks ago

How a 'Universal Basic Neighborhood' Can Help Americans Live Longer - Streetsblog USA

Universal Basic Neighborhood aims to ensure healthy living conditions and mobility for all U.S. residents, enhancing life expectancy beyond just financial support.

1 month ago

How Federal Housing Reform Could Impact Californians | KQED

Congress is finalizing significant federal housing reform bills inspired by California laws, targeting housing shortages through construction innovation, streamlined programs, and increased local housing planning.

fromwww.housingwire.com

1 month ago

Dead reckoning: nobody does the real math on affordable housing

No state or federal government tracks total public subsidy per affordable housing unit across all funding sources, creating a critical data gap for policy evaluation.

Science

fromNature

2 months ago

Eviction notice

Ancient, slow civilizations composed of dark matter engineered cosmic expansion to politely force luminous life to leave their regions.

fromPadailypost

2 months ago

Time to splurge on the homeless

Menlo Park City Council committed $62 million to build a homeless shelter under Caltrain tracks at Middle Avenue connecting Alma Street and El Camino Real.