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#residential-refuge

London politics

People are so judgmental': the growing cohort of over-55s facing homelessness

NYC parents

As homelessness rises among NYC kids, report finds most struggle to make it to school

Los Angeles

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

A shelter village provides a bridge to permanent housing

Bloomington opened its first shelter village to address homelessness exacerbated by a housing shortage and extreme winter conditions.

fromABC7 San Francisco

12 hours ago

San Francisco names new leader at Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

Mike Levine appointed as new executive director of San Francisco's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing amid rising homelessness and budget challenges.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

14 hours ago

Berkeley can clear encampment at 8th and Harrison with a few caveats, judge rules

Berkeley can clear a homeless encampment but must accommodate disabled residents and cannot seize RVs without proof of danger.

London politics

People are so judgmental': the growing cohort of over-55s facing homelessness

Older individuals in the UK face rising homelessness due to inadequate benefits and soaring rents, leading to severe mental health impacts and loss of dignity.

As homelessness rises among NYC kids, report finds most struggle to make it to school

Nearly half of New York City's homeless students were chronically absent from school last year, highlighting significant educational challenges.

Los Angeles

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

A shelter village provides a bridge to permanent housing

Housing groups push to ensure new tenant harassment penalties get in state budget | amNewYork

New legislation aims to impose criminal penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants in New York City.

Boston real estate

fromBoston.com

15 hours ago

Land court backs Somerville church's plan for homeless shelter that raised neighborhood concerns

The court ruled that First Church Somerville can open a homeless shelter, protected by the Dover Amendment for religious purposes.

Social justice

fromFast Company

The housing crisis is a storytelling problem

Zoning policies are framed as protective, masking their restrictive nature and appealing to emotions rather than facts.

Canada news

fromThe Walrus

17 hours ago

The Squamish Nation's Impossibly Simple Solution to Vancouver's Housing Crisis | The Walrus

Sen̓ák̓w development by the Squamish Nation represents a significant return of land and a unique housing solution in Vancouver.

SF politics

fromABC7 San Francisco

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.

fromAol

NYC politics

Is NYC a sanctuary city? What Mullins could do to airport Customs here

U.S. airports may lose Customs and Border Patrol officers if located in sanctuary cities, impacting major travel hubs like NYC's LaGuardia and JFK.

#brooklyn

Brooklyn

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.

fromNew York Post

Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.

fromNew York Post

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

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.

more#brooklyn

NYC LGBT

Pepper Spray and the Courage to Stay | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Philanthropy and wealth work reveal insights about power, belonging, and democracy through narratives and community experiences.

Philosophy

fromApaonline

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.

22 hours ago

Owners keep thousands of San Diego homes vacant despite high rents. They could soon be taxed

San Diego plans to tax vacant homes to address housing shortages and raise funds for affordable housing.

UK politics

19 hours ago

Home Office sued over migrant sites' contract bid

The Home Office denies any conflict of interest in awarding a £462.6m migrant processing contract to MTC Definitive over Mitie Care and Custody.

19 hours ago

Op-Ed | It's time to modernize SEQRA to ensure responsible development

Vacant office spaces in Midtown could be transformed into thousands of apartments, addressing housing shortages and environmental concerns.

UK news

More than 50 young asylum seekers have died in UK since 2015, data shows

Over 50 young asylum seekers in the UK have died in the past decade, primarily from suicide, with a significant increase since 2020.

Right-wing politics

fromPsychology Today

Reducing Firearm Suicides Starts With Gun Reform, Not Gun Control

Most gun owners support responsible gun use and universal background checks, emphasizing the need to address gun suicides.

#housing-affordability

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Real estate

Trending: employer housing benefits narrow affordability gaps

20 hours ago

NYC real estate

BNY offers $6,500 for some homebuying employees, as even Wall Street workers struggle with housing costs

Real estate

Trending: employer housing benefits narrow affordability gaps

Private sector employers are increasingly offering housing benefits to help workers afford living closer to their jobs amid rising housing costs.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

20 hours ago

BNY offers $6,500 for some homebuying employees, as even Wall Street workers struggle with housing costs

BNY offers $6,500 to US employees earning $100,000 or less to assist with first home purchases amid worsening housing affordability.

more#housing-affordability

LA real estate

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.

Washington DC

fromStreetsblog USA

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.

US politics

Silicon Valley real estate

NYC's ICE office is arresting more immigrants, but deporting fewer

Federal immigration arrests in NYC tripled in early 2026 compared to 2025, but deportation rates and detention durations decreased.

How Skyrocketing Housing Costs and Policy Choices Reshaped the Bay Area | KQED

Investment income in Silicon Valley is highly concentrated among higher-income households, exacerbating the wealth gap and high cost of living.

#affordable-housing

fromFast Company

Renovation

These small houses in Omaha reimagine the starter home

fromProspect Heights-Crown Heights, NY Patch

Rents Under $900 Are Up For Grabs In This Brooklyn Housing Lottery

Affordable apartments in Crown Heights require incomes as low as $34,000, with rents ranging from $844 to $3,250 per month.

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay real estate

Affordable teacher housing is scarce. This group is trying an innovative solution in Oakland

East Bay real estate

Rhode Island targets housing supply with three reform bills

Rhode Island is considering a bill to allow faith-based organizations to build affordable housing without rezoning.

fromSan Jose Inside

East Bay real estate

County and Partners Celebrate Completion of Unique Affordable Housing Project

The Pallesen Apartments were saved from demolition and converted into affordable housing units in San José.

Renovation

fromFast Company

These small houses in Omaha reimagine the starter home

Two modern, minimalist homes in Omaha challenge conventional housing standards with their small size and affordable pricing.

fromProspect Heights-Crown Heights, NY Patch

Rents Under $900 Are Up For Grabs In This Brooklyn Housing Lottery

Affordable apartments in Crown Heights require incomes as low as $34,000, with rents ranging from $844 to $3,250 per month.

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay real estate

Affordable teacher housing is scarce. This group is trying an innovative solution in Oakland

Rhode Island targets housing supply with three reform bills

Rhode Island is considering a bill to allow faith-based organizations to build affordable housing without rezoning.

fromSan Jose Inside

Alternative transportation

County and Partners Celebrate Completion of Unique Affordable Housing Project

The Pallesen Apartments were saved from demolition and converted into affordable housing units in San José.

more#affordable-housing

#housing

The Great Squeeze: Bay Area Residents Downsize and Adapt to Rising Costs | KQED

Living in smaller spaces has led to increased self-reliance and community support among families.

NYC Housing Calendar, April 7-14

City Limits provides a roundup of upcoming housing events, public hearings, and affordable housing lotteries in NYC.

fromNews 12 - Default

Alternative transportation

Brooklyn mother says new apartment in East New York is in desperate need of repairs

A Brooklyn mother faces unaddressed repair issues in her new apartment, prompting her to reconsider moving in.

The Great Squeeze: Bay Area Residents Downsize and Adapt to Rising Costs | KQED

Living in smaller spaces has led to increased self-reliance and community support among families.

NYC Housing Calendar, April 7-14

City Limits provides a roundup of upcoming housing events, public hearings, and affordable housing lotteries in NYC.

fromNews 12 - Default

Brooklyn mother says new apartment in East New York is in desperate need of repairs

A Brooklyn mother faces unaddressed repair issues in her new apartment, prompting her to reconsider moving in.

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.

fromMission Local

S.F. set to lose over 450 shelter beds in Tenderloin

San Francisco is set to lose over 450 shelter beds due to recent closures of multiple homeless shelters in the Tenderloin area.

fromsfist.com

11 hours ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.

fromMission Local

S.F. set to lose over 450 shelter beds in Tenderloin

San Francisco is set to lose over 450 shelter beds due to recent closures of multiple homeless shelters in the Tenderloin area.

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.

fromsfist.com

16 hours ago

Humpday Headlines: Oakland Apartment Fire Displaces Residents, Kills Cat

A cat died and multiple residents were displaced in a North Oakland apartment fire, with four units damaged but no injuries reported.

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.

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor opens Bellevue medical outpost for Rikers detainees, saying it's a step toward closing the jail | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a new medical unit at Bellevue Hospital, marking progress towards closing Rikers Island and improving care for detainees.

Mayor Mamdani opens new Bellevue Hospital unit for Rikers detainees

A new $241 million unit at Bellevue Hospital will house Rikers Island detainees with serious medical needs, improving care and supporting jail closure efforts.

UK politics

Charity cleared after false claims online over migrant welcome project

City of Sanctuary UK was cleared of wrongdoing after allegations of inappropriate activities in schools were found to be misleading and false.

fromChalkbeat

NYC's homeless students continue to struggle at school. Advocates want more funding and coordination.

Many children in NYC's homeless shelters struggle to enroll in school, leading to chronic absenteeism and academic setbacks.

Social justice

fromMission Local

Sunset residents wanted a nonprofit out. Decades later, it proved itself to them.

Sunset Youth Services evolved from community skepticism to a major youth service provider, focusing on building relationships and improving opportunities for at-risk youth.

Real estate

fromSilicon Canals

Neuroscience reveals that the feeling of home isn't about geography or architecture. It's a nervous system state. People who never learned to feel safe in the presence of others carry a portable homelessness that no mortgage, renovation, or relocation has ever been shown to resolve. - Silicon Canals

Home is not just a physical space; it's about the ability of one's nervous system to settle in the presence of others.

She couldn't afford L.A. rent after law school. Her parents' ADU came to the rescue

"We bought it for $650,000," LaMonica says of the house. "Of course, we could never afford to buy it now."

Renovation

Mamdani pledged affordable New York housing in his campaign. How is that going?

Mamdani's appeal against expanding housing vouchers contradicts his campaign pledge, angering advocates amid a homelessness crisis and budget deficit.

Washington DC

fromCurbed

'The Housing Czar!'

Cea Weaver navigates new challenges in her role, facing public scrutiny and adjusting to her position as director of the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants.

Boston real estate

Manufactured housing is the homeownership solve we keep ignoring

Manufactured homes are appreciating significantly and offer a potential solution to America's housing crisis.

#housing-crisis

from48 hills

East Bay (California)

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

London politics

'We're being evicted from our flats for them to be used as temporary housing'

from48 hills

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.

London politics

'We're being evicted from our flats for them to be used as temporary housing'

Evictions at Garden Court threaten tenants' homes as Westminster City Council plans to use the property for temporary accommodation for the homeless.

more#housing-crisis

fromBrooklyn Paper

Where are Brooklyn's "recreation deserts," and what can be done to fix them? * Brooklyn Paper

"Brooklyn has always been a place where movement is part of daily life. But today, Brooklynites, like all New Yorkers, are moving less, feeling more isolated and dealing with elevated rates of chronic diseases."

Brooklyn

fromNew York Post

Exclusive | Hochul running mate Adrienne Adams funneled $435K to migrant shelter tied to federal probe

Adrienne Adams allocated $435,000 to a nonprofit under federal corruption investigation, raising concerns about misuse of taxpayer funds.

Social justice

fromThe Atlantic

When ICE Shows Up to Family Court

A 67-year-old volunteer witnessed a woman being taken by ICE after testifying against her ex-boyfriend in court.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Oakland launches 1st-of-its-kind affordable housing project for teachers thanks to nonprofit

Oakland launches a unique teacher housing project aimed at improving teacher retention and community stability.

fromThe Oaklandside

15 hours ago

12 households displaced, cat killed, in Fairmount Avenue fire

A fire in Adams Point displaced residents of 12 apartments, with no injuries reported but one pet cat died.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

6 years and millions of dollars later, there's still no drop-in centre at this Cabbagetown site | CBC News

The women's drop-in centre in Cabbagetown faces delays and cost overruns, with expenses rising from $3.7 million to $13.5 million without opening.

LA real estate

fromCalifornia Post

Exclusive | Inside LA's $2.6B homeless housing splurge in luxe neighborhoods - costing taxpayers $1M a room

Los Angeles is spending billions on luxury housing for the homeless, costing taxpayers up to $1.5 million per unit.

Parenting

fromPsychology Today

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A child in a shelter recognizes by age ten that parental addiction and mental illness, combined with institutional poverty, create systemic barriers to escaping generational hardship.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Cupertino council declines to reconsider housing project - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino officials rejected a request to reconsider an affordable housing project amid a lawsuit claiming rushed approvals and environmental review bypass.

fromQNS

CM Won, education advocates rally against relocation of migrant families from LIC shelter - QNS

Community advocates rally against converting a family shelter into a site for single men, fearing displacement of families and disruption of children's education.

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.

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.

fromSFGATE

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.

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.

Gun-Wielding Feds Reportedly Raid Homes Of Democrat Sisters In Migrant Shelter Fraud Probe

Federal investigators raided the homes of two sisters linked to bribery allegations involving migrant shelter funding.

Opinion: Expanding the J-51 Tax Incentive is Key Co-ops Staying Affordable-And Becoming Sustainable

Expanded J-51 proposal can help co-ops afford energy upgrades and maintain affordability for residents.

At NYCHA's Hammel Houses, Residents Wait for Sandy-Damaged Community Center to Reopen

The Community Center in Hammel Houses has been closed since Superstorm Sandy in 2012, impacting local youth and seniors.

Opinion: New York's Mental Health Crisis Demands We Invest in Programs That Work

Scaling and coordinating effective behavioral health programs is essential for creating a continuum of care in New York City.

San Francisco RV Permit Program Leaves Some Residents Homeless Despite Promises | KQED

Permits for RVs aim to assist occupants, but outreach gaps hinder support for those living in vehicles.

How Federal Homelessness Funding Changes Could Impact Those in Need | KQED

That 2025 NOFO that dropped in November was the precursor of what the future's gonna look like. I strongly believe that, for the majority of wild and crazy things in that NOFO, that is what's going to drop in July of 2026. If that happens, dozens of people in the region could fall back into homelessness.

Los Angeles

I help people with psychosis off the streets. Sometimes, their minds won't let them leave

Mental health chaplains work with homeless individuals experiencing serious mental illness, navigating the complex intersection of psychiatric symptoms, delusions, and housing instability while maintaining compassion and patience.

Opinion: Expand NY's Housing Access Voucher Program

New York must expand the Housing Access Voucher Program pilot from $50 million to $250 million to address homelessness and housing insecurity affecting over 190,000 eviction filings annually.

San Jose Could Convert Troubled Homeless Shelter to Permanent Housing | KQED

Following an arrest at a modular housing site, LifeMoves is conducting organization-wide risk assessments while the city seeks a new operator for the 216-unit Branham Lane facility.

California

fromPadailypost

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.

fromBusiness Insider

A shelter for unhoused families with kids stands out in Brooklyn

A new Brooklyn shelter provides apartment-style transitional housing for formerly homeless families, with potential conversion to permanent affordable housing if shelter demand decreases.

San Jose Council Advances Plan to Spread Homeless Shelters Citywide | KQED

San José is considering a policy to distribute homeless shelters across all neighborhoods rather than concentrating them in Downtown and South San José, though mayors worry such restrictions may slow shelter expansion.

fromTruthout

2 months ago

US politics

A Tech Bro Think Tank Is Trying to Roll Back Evidence-Based Homelessness Policy

San Jose Council Advances Plan to Spread Homeless Shelters Citywide | KQED

fromTruthout

2 months ago

US politics

A Tech Bro Think Tank Is Trying to Roll Back Evidence-Based Homelessness Policy

more#homelessness-policy

London politics

'There are dozens of empty homes but families like mine are living in limbo'

Many council homes remain empty for years while almost 30,000 people wait for social housing, with void turnaround far exceeding repair targets.