72Foster by Holst Architecture Portland, Oregon Miriam Sitz October 1, 2019 No Comments A dignified affordable-housing complex in Portland, Oregon, targets multiple generations.Read More
Independence Library and Apartments by John Ronan Architects Chicago Josephine Minutillo October 1, 2019 One Comment In Chicago, a public library combined with affordable housing aims to become a neighborhood center.Read More
Microsoft Commits $500 Million to Affordable Housing in Seattle Area Justin Chan January 17, 2019 No Comments On Wednesday, the company announced it is putting $500 million toward addressing the lack of affordable housing in the greater Seattle area.Read More
Housing as Intervention: Architecture Towards Social Equity By Karen Kubey Alexander Gorlin, FAIA October 10, 2018 No Comments This compendium of 16 essays, edited by housing specialist Karen Kubey, explores strategies architects are using to address the global housing crisis.Read More
The Housing Crisis The economy is booming, but the widening gap between what people earn and what they must pay for a home is a severe and growing problem. Cathleen McGuigan October 1, 2018 No Comments This month's issue examines the lack of affordable housing in the U.S. while looking globally for innovative solutions.Read More
The Housing Crisis in America October 1, 2018 One Comment Finding an affordable place to live is becoming an increasingly dire problem for many Americans. This special section explores the range of causes, effects, and solutions in a variety of challenged urban markets.Read More
Living in the U.S.: At What Cost? Diana Lind October 1, 2018 One Comment Rising housing prices are outpacing wage increases nationwide, threatening a living standard that once seemed an inalienable right.Read More
The Housing Crisis in Oakland John King October 1, 2018 No Comments Despite a wide range of initiatives, this diverse city in the booming Bay Area still struggles to preserve its affordability.Read More
The Housing Crisis in New York Ronda Kaysen October 1, 2018 No Comments The nation's largest city looks to accommodate growth without displacing low- and middle-income residents.Read More
Gentrification's Effect on Urban Communities James S. Russell, FAIA Emeritus October 1, 2018 One Comment Can gentrification improve urban communities without pushing out longtime residents?Read More