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103 sites listed

AEC InfoCenter: http://www.aecinfo.com/; "AEC InfoCenter is an online architecture, engineering, construction and home building business center." The site provides excellent information about related products, services, software, affiliated agencies and associations, businesses, classifieds, event listings, energy efficient building websites, newsgroups and publications.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, Ontario, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Environmental / Sustainable
Australian Capital Territory Housing Assistance Act of 1987: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/act/consol_act/haa1987207/; This site provides the entire Act online, and includes information about the Commissioner of Housing, Housing Assistance Programs, and financial arrangements for the Australian Capital Territory.; Rating: Informative; Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, Australian Capital Territory, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute: http://www.ahuri.edu.au/; This site provides information to government and private organizations wishing to develop policy and programs in urban and housing research. Details are also included about housing policy and development, a variety of resources dealing with research, education, communication. It includes a nice array of links to related sites worldwide, as well.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, Victoria, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted
Australian Housing Assistance Act 1996: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/haa1996207/; This site provides the entire Act online, and includes information about Housing Assistance, research grants and funding, and other financial arrangements for Australia's housing.; Rating: Informative; Location: Australia; Related pages: Australia, National, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy
Beaver Housing Group: http://members.aol.com/beavgroup/hpage.htm; A major provider of rented, shared ownership and special needs accommodations in London, the Beaver House site includes projects, links, and other information about affordable rented housing, shared ownership and similar housing associations.; Rating: Informative; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted
Beth Johnson Housing Group: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/bjhg/; The site for an English housing association, information is provided about their ongoing projects and programs, and includes a large list of links to English housing-related publications, political parties, networks, associations, and financial institutions.; Rating: Informative; Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted
Bob's Open Door: http://www.cix.co.uk/~franklin/; With the self-proclaimed mission statement "Open Door is committed to bringing you subjective, unreliable, and probably out of date comments on social housing websites," this site includes a wonderful array of housing-related sites. Be sure to check out Bob's downloadable "Affordability Spreadsheet."; Rating: Recommended; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Broadland Housing Association.: http://www.broadland-housing.org.uk/; Although the site indicates that "this non-profit housing agency provides homes for people in housing need, including families, single persons, the elderly, and those in special need," the site is woefully lacking in other information.; Rating: Informative; Location: Norwich, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing
Bromford Carinthia Housing Association: http://www.telford.gov.uk/bromcar.htm; Geared toward redeveloping vacant properties, maintaining community atmosphere, and creating housing for those with special needs, this Housing Association site lists project and office locations and details projects to date.; Rating: Informative; Location: Wolverhampton, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Neighborhood / Community
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/cmhc.html; This site includes a variety of information for buyers, builders, researchers, buying a home, getting a mortgage, energy efficiency, home security and safety, housing research, job opportunities, housing market information, publications, and AffordAbility home financing software. This corporation also strives to assist in providing services and housing for low-income, elderly, native Canadian, or ill persons. The site is searchable, and available in English or French.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, Ontario, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Special Interest / Minority
Canadian Journal of Urban Research (CJUR): http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/~ius/cjur.htm; This site only contains information about the journal and how to receive it, not information contained within the journal. It includes, however, Table Of Contents from past issues to show typical topics which include housing, design, community development, and other urban issues.; Rating: Informative; Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, Manitoba, National, Index / Periodical
Cardiff YMCA Housing Association: http://info.cf.ac.uk/ccin/main/employ/ymca/ymca3.html; The Association's site describes their effort to tackle the homelessness problem in Cardiff through the provision of good quality temporary accommodations. Hostel regulations, provisions, and contact information is provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, Wales, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Center for Urban and Social Research -- Swinburne University of Technology: http://lucy.swin.edu.au/sbs/cusr/; This site includes information about workplace programs, housing education, consultant services, Australian government news, and information about gender studies and citizenship.; Rating: Informative; Location: Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, Victoria, Non-Profit Organization, University Program
Centre for Housing Policy -- University of York: http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/chp/Welcome.htm; The work of the Centre includes both short term policy evaluation and long term reflective research and most of its work falls within the broad area of housing and social policy. Although often slow to load and somewhat difficult to navigate through, this page includes useful information in their newsletter, conference information, and research summaries.; Rating: Informative; Location: York, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, University Program, Legal / Policy
Centre for Housing Research and Urban Studies -- University of Glasgow: http://www.gla.ac.uk/Inter/CHRUS/; This site provides information about the Centre's programs and studies, ongoing research, related information, and links to similar housing research institutes. Their main study focus lies in housing finance and economics, housing and urban society, and urban change and policy.; Rating: Informative; Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, Scotland, National, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy
Centre for Urban and Community Research -- Goldsmiths College / University of London: http://www.gold.ac.uk/cucr/homep.htm; This site describes the mission and objectives of the Centre, which revolve around the promotion of housing and community development research at national and international levels. Information is also provided about degree programs at Goldsmith College, seminars, conferences, newsletters, and their ongoing research.; Rating: Informative; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, University Program, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community
Centre for Urban and Community Studies -- University of Toronto: http://utl1.library.utoronto.ca/www/cucs/; Detailing a variety or programs, publications, and resources, this site highlights the Centre's focus on social aspects of urban life, structural analysis, housing policy, planning practice and neighborhood change (with an emphasis on Canadian cities), and urbanization in developing countries.; Rating: Informative; Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, Ontario, Non-Profit Organization, University Program
Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies -- University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/~ncurds/; This site describes the mission, goals and objectives of the Centre, which revolve around the promotion of economic, social, housing and community development research. Information is also provided about seminars, conferences, newsletters, useful links, and their ongoing research.; Rating: Informative; Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, University Program, Neighborhood / Community
Centre for Urban and Regional Studies -- University of Birmingham: http://www.bham.ac.uk/curs/; This site covers CURS' research and development programs in management and policy issues in housing, urban development and renewal, poverty and deprivation, and other related issues. The University's degrees and programs are also discussed.; Rating: Informative; Location: Birmingham, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, Non-Profit Organization, University Program, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
Chartered Institute of Housing -- London Chapter: http://www.focusnet.co.uk/cih/; The online newsletter meant to keep branch members informed of events, this site maintains a library of past presentations related to elderly and disabled housing, as well as general housing issues and discussions. Unfortunately, it is not well updated or maintained, which makes it rather frustrating to use.; Rating: Informative; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Neighborhood / Community, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare
China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development: http://iisd1.iisd.ca/trade/cciced/default.htm; Hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, this site contains a variety of United Nations-directed events, research and information about the environment and sustainable communities. Work groups, publications, and recommendations are listed.; Rating: Informative; Location: China; Related pages: China, Multi-National, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
CivicNet: http://www.tmn.com/civicnet/; This site provides information and details of the community networking conference which took place entirely on the Web, May 22 - June 30, 1997. Descriptions of programs, break-out sessions, publications, resources, exhibits and workshops are included.; Rating: Informative; Location: World; Related pages: World, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Legal / Policy, Construction / Product, Neighborhood / Community
Comhairle: The Scottish Centre for European Policy Sector Studies -- University of Paisley: http://www.paisley.ac.uk/research/co-; This site has copies of all Scottish public sector annual reports and accounts from 1994 to date, and a comprehensive range of journals and magazines in the library. Also discussed are ongoing research projects in areas including housing; education; local economic development; nursing; health economics, management and policy; defense; human resource management in the public sector; financial reporting in the public sector; and organization and administration in the public sector.; Rating: Informative; Location: Paisley, Scotland, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, Scotland, National, Non-Profit Organization, University Program, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority
Commonwealth Home and Community Care Act 1985: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/hacca1985221/; The entire Act online, this site provides information about Australia's commitment to financial assistance for the provision of home and community care services.; Rating: Informative; Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, Australian Capital Territory, National, Legal / Policy, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare
Commonwealth Home Nursing Subsidy Act 1956: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/hnsa1956245/longtitle.html; The entire Act online, this site provides information about Australia's commitment to "provide for the Grant of Subsidies to Home Nursing Organizations."; Rating: Informative; Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, Australian Capital Territory, National, Legal / Policy, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare
Commonwealth Homeless Persons Assistance Act 1974: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/hpaa1974308/; The entire Act online, this site provides Australian information about "Payments by the Commonwealth in respect of the Provision of Assistance for Homeless Persons and for certain other Persons."; Rating: Informative; Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, Australian Capital Territory, National, Legal / Policy, Shelter / Homeless
Community Resource and Development Information Service (CORDIS): http://www.cordis.lu/; A massive culmination of European research, libraries, and programs, "CORDIS provides information on a vast range of research, development and innovation activities undertaken on a European level." Registered users are granted additional access to information and resources.; Rating: Informative; Location: Luxembourg; Related pages: Luxembourg, Multi-National, Index / Periodical
Community Self-Build -- Scotland: http://wkweb1.cableinet.co.uk/csbs/; This site promotes CSBS' desire to deliver more housing through the mechanism of community self-build--constructing or redeveloping their own housing with the aid of knowledgeable volunteers. Other information includes how to secure financing for a project, how to develop a project, news, and links to related sites.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, Scotland, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Neighborhood / Community
Cooperative Housing Federation of Canada: http://www.chfc.ca/; This site details the benefits of co-operative housing, detailing its affordability, community atmosphere, security of tenure and democratic control. Educational materials, related sites, principles of co-operative housing establishments, and Canadian resources are also provided. Available in English or French.; Rating: Informative; Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, Ontario, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative
COPAC Online Public Access Catalogue: http://cs6400.mcc.ac.uk/copac/; "COPAC is a new national Online Public Access Catalogue, providing unified access to the online catalogues of some of the largest university research libraries in the United Kingdom and Ireland." A searchable database, this site provides direct access to several extensive bibliographic collections.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Manchester, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, Multi-National, Index / Periodical
Danish Building Research Institute: http://www.sbi.dk/sbihome.htm; This site details the objectives, organization and research divisions of SBI--including the Housing and Urban Research Division which discusses housing conditions, housing market and policy, housing planning, urban ecology, urban renewal, urban and regional planning, technology related to housing planning and regional development; the Energy and Indoor Climate Division; and the Building Technology and Productivity Division.; Rating: Informative; Location: Horsholm, Denmark; Related pages: Denmark, National, Non-Profit Organization, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions Housing Division: http://www.housing.detr.gov.uk/; This site contains information about their various programs and services, including Housing and Community Care, Council Tenants' Charter, a Housing Database of unit availability, Housing and Construction Legislation, and their Housing and Regeneration Newsletter. Although limited in its scope, it should prove useful for people interested in United Kingdom's housing issues.; Rating: Informative; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy
Earthscan Publications, Ltd.: http://www.earthscan.co.uk/; The site for this leading English publisher of books on environment and sustainable development contains information about recent housing, sustainability, and environmentally-conscious publications, a searchable catalog, purchasing information, and links to related sites.; Rating: Recommended; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Index / Periodical, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
EcoDesign: http://mastermall.com/eco/; This site includes a primarily-Canadian index of environmentally-conscious practitioners, resources, and products, related to housing, neighborhood development, architecture, and planning.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, British Columbia, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Disability Concern, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
Edmonton Department of Planning and Development: http://www.gov.edmonton.ab.ca/planning/; This site covers all of the department's projects, programs, and responsibilities, graphically depicts zoning requirements, has application regulations and forms, and describes in detail all services provided, relating to housing, zoning, planning, neighborhood developments, and more.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, Alberta, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community
Emergency Program for Reducing Housing Construction Costs: http://www.jef.or.jp/news/housing.html; This site includes design guidelines, importing of materials, and other suggestions for community realization of lowered cost housing covered in Japan's 1996 plans for reducing housing costs.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Japan; Related pages: Japan, National, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Neighborhood / Community
Environment Agency of England and Wales: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/; This searchable site "provides comprehensive information and advice on the protection and management of the environment" and contains detailed state of the environment information, resources, publications, press releases, current programs and projects, and other pertinent resources.; Rating: Informative; Location: Bristol, England, Wales, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, UK, Wales, National, Index / Periodical, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable
European Environment Agency: http://www.eea.dk/; This site for the membership agency of all 15 European Union states, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, contains information about projects, programs, events, resources, and links relating to environmental impacts, resources, construction and similar topics. Most documents are available in 23 languages.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Copenhagen, Denmark; Related pages: Denmark, Multi-National, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable
European Federation of National Organizations working with the Homeless (FEANTSA): http://s1.cxwms.ac.uk/Academic/AGPU/staffpag/robinson/interest/homeless/feantsa.html; This site identifies FEANTSA's policy goals, research activities, current lobbying, publications and other information about the groups' efforts to alleviate homelessness in Europe. Organizational structure, the Federation's members, and contact information is also provided. Unfortunately, there are no links to projects, ongoing studies, sites, or groups.; Rating: Informative; Location: Brussels, Belgium; Related pages: Belgium, Multi-National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless
European Network for Housing Research: http://www.enhr.ibf.uu.se/; This site provides information about the Network's goals to enhance the quality and relevance of European housing. Unfortunately, there are no projects or program descriptions included.; Rating: Informative; Location: Gavle, Sweden; Related pages: Sweden, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, University Program, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Ferguslie Park Partnership: http://www.ccis.org.uk/fp/; This site provides information about this Scottish cooperative housing development which allows residents to take "greater responsibility for their own affairs, take a full part in the economic life of Paisley, Renfrew and Glasgow and to live in decent housing in a pleasant environment." Heavily relying on community activism, shared resources, and combined economic resources, this development incorporates methods of cohousing and healthy neighborhood planning in one development. Information is provided about education, poverty, homelessness, community issues, and related topics as discussed by the Ferguslie Park Partnership.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Paisley, Scotland, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, Scotland, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative
Ferret Information Systems, Ltd.: http://www.ferret.co.uk/; This site claims to be home of "Britain's largest supplier of advisory systems in the field of welfare benefits and related law." While I cannot attest to the validity of that statement, the site does contain a wealth of information about housing and welfare issues, a calendar of events and conferences, programs for sale to help in calculating price, benefit and payment schedules, and includes links to a variety of United Kingdom law sites.; Rating: Informative; Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, Wales, National, Private Business, Index / Periodical, Fair housing, Legal / Policy
Guide to Green Government: http://www.doe.ca/grngvt/grngvt_e.htm; This site exists to "present a framework that serves to guide and assist federal departments in the preparation of their sustainable development strategies" in Canada. Set up in book-format, the site explains sustainable development, describes planning and policy techniques required for implementation, and details a development strategy. Available in English or French.; Rating: Informative; Location: Canada; Related pages: Canada, National, Non-Profit Organization, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Habitat -- United Nations Center for Human Settlements (UNCHS): http://www.unhabitat.org/; This site provides information about all of the United Nation's work in the fields of housing, sustainable development, and research. An excellent compilation, much of the information is available in English, French or Spanish.; Rating: Excellent; Location: World; Related pages: World, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Habitat Agenda and the Istanbul Declaration: http://www.unhabitat.org/agenda/; Set up in book-format, this site includes the entire Habitat agenda and declaration which contain requisites for human settlements, fair and equal housing, sustainability, development management, gender equality, and financing possibilities. The materials are downloadable, and are available in English, French, or Spanish.; Rating: Excellent; Location: World; Related pages: World, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
Habitat II -- The Second United Nations Conference on Human Settlements: http://www.cedar.univie.ac.at/data/habitat/; This searchable site includes background information about the international conference, as well as publications, press releases, resources, plans of action, and other related information.; Rating: Informative; Location: Vienna, Austria; Related pages: Austria, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Homes For Change: http://www.gabriel.co.uk/heaven/h4c/h4c.html; "Homes for Change is a co-operative venture generating a mixture of housing and workspace in the United Kingdom," whose goal is to "to prove that quality design is affordable for just about anyone. No longer can poor quality housing be justified on the basis of cost." Project photographs and plans, as well as goals, history and a handbook for co-operative development design are included on the site.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Manchester, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Design / Architectural, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative
Hostels Online: http://www.hostels.org.uk/; This site, which you must register to use (although guest usage is allowed), contains up-to-the-hour information on available beds in the London area in transitional and youth hostels.; Rating: Excellent; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Housing and Household Amenities: http://kennedy.soc.surrey.ac.uk/qb/topics/housing_level_1.htm; This site contains information about, and results from, a United Kingdom survey of housing and housing amenities.; Rating: Recommended; Location: England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Legal / Policy, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Housing Corporation: http://www.demon.co.uk/hcorp/; This site is the home of "a public body supporting social housing in England by working with Registered Social Landlords and others to provide good homes for those in housing need." While the effort seems worthwhile, there is little information provided on their homepage.; Rating: Informative; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative
Housing Management: http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/chp/hm.htm; This site details publication information about various Housing Management books and articles available from the University of York.; Rating: Recommended; Location: York, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, Index / Periodical, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative, Shelter / Homeless
Housing Studies: http://www.carfax.co.uk/hos-ad.htm; This site provides subscription information for this journal that includes contributions from many different disciplines including economics, political science, urban studies, history, social administration, sociology, geography, law and planning. This site only contains information about the journal and how to receive it, not information contained within the journal. If you are a subscriber, you can link to the journal online at no charge.; Rating: Informative; Location: Abingdon, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, Multi-National, Private Business, Index / Periodical
Housing Today: http://www.housingtoday.org.uk/; This is the site for the online version of "UK's leading weekly magazine for social housing providers." It contains the latest articles and features, job listings, links to related resources, a searchable archive of past issues, directory of products and services, events and subscription information, and is very well organized and easy use.; Rating: Recommended; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative
Info Xchange: http://www.infoxchange.net.au/; This site provides information about a variety of housing services, programs, support, training and accommodations for all types of residents in Australia (including those in community housing, homeless shelters, youth housing, transitional housing, and private rental markets for youth and adults).; Rating: Recommended; Location: Victoria, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, Victoria, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Inside Housing: The National Voice of Housing: http://www.atlas.co.uk/inside/; This is the site of a weekly news magazine aimed at all working in or concerned with social housing across the United Kingdom. It features UK housing links, job listings, their services, programs and events, as well as subscription information.; Rating: Informative; Location: UK; Related pages: UK, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless
Institute of Urban Studies -- University of Winnipeg: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/~ius/ius.htm; This site details the Institute's research in housing, health, community and neighborhood planning and development, urban policy and municipal government, program evaluation, social-demographic issues and Aboriginal issues, and provides information about their services and current research.; Rating: Informative; Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, Manitoba, National, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community
Integrated Renovation of the Ciutat Vella, Historic Centre of Barcelona: http://www.iclei.org/egpis/egpc-033.html; This page details a case study describing the integrated renovation of the historic center of Barcelona as an example of a comprehensive urban regeneration. Project background, goals, implementation and analysis are included.; Rating: Informative; Location: Barcelona, Spain; Related pages: Spain, State / Regional / Local, Index / Periodical, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
International Institute for Sustainable Development: http://iisd1.iisd.ca/; This site contains is a comprehensive databank of information about sustainable design, both concerned with architecture and other man-made structures as well as the natural environment. Archives of past publications, event transcripts, and other materials are included. Available in English, Spanish or French.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, Manitoba, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
International Society of City and Regional Planners: http://titsoc.soc.titech.ac.jp/isocarp/; This site contains information about ISOCARP's programs, services, objectives, conferences, and related issues. Topics of interest include urban and regional planning, planning theory, planning management, urban and regional design, urban and regional renewal, housing/habitat, sustainable development, transport and mobility, architectural design, urban history/heritage, and related disciplines.; Rating: Informative; Location: The Hague, Netherlands; Related pages: Netherlands, Multi-National, Membership Group, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
International Solar Energy Society (ISES): http://www.ises.org/; "Aimed at the advancement of renewable energy through research, technology transfer, commercialization and education," this organization and site provide a wealth of information about solar energy, design, and energy efficiency in businesses and residences. Links to related sites, publications, conferences, and other resources are provided.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Freiburg, Germany; Related pages: Germany, Multi-National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
IUCN -- The World Conservation Union: http://www.iucn.org/; IUCN's mission is "to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature, and ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable." Their site contains information about a variety of ecological and design issues, and provides information about their membership, programs, publications, and events.; Rating: Informative; Location: Gland, Switzerland; Related pages: Switzerland, Multi-National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Joseph Rowntree Foundation: http://www.jrf.org.uk/; This site "supports programs of research and innovative development in the fields of housing, social care and social policy," includes its publications, and contains a vast amount of research findings in a fully searchable database.; Rating: Recommended; Location: York, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Klaus Novy Institut: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/K_Novy_Inst/kni_eng.htm; This site focuses on the Institut's interest in housing reform, the co-operative housing movement, and contemporary issues in urban and housing research. The site also includes working papers, housing research, projects, urban ecology information, and an excellent links page. Available in English and German.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Koln, Germany; Related pages: Germany, National, Affordable / Assisted, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
LawNet: http://www.lawnet.com.au/; This site is home to LawNet, the primary legal service provider for Australian community organizations. Legal Aid, International legal archives, and information about housing and financial legal services are all provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Australia; Related pages: Australia, National, Private Business, Legal / Policy
Linkages: http://www.iisd.ca/linkages/; This international site is home to multimedia resources for environment and development policy makers, and is "designed to be an electronic clearing-house for information on past and upcoming international meetings related to environment and development." The site also includes ongoing programs, publications, archives, global policy, and an array of information about the environment and sustainable development. Available in English or French.; Rating: Informative; Location: World; Related pages: World, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable
Liverpool Housing Trust: http://www.lht.co.uk/; This Trust and site "exist to promote and provide high quality affordable housing services for people in need within and around Merseyside through the efficient use of human, physical and financial resources and the active participation of tenants in the management and control of the association." Providing information about social housing in the United Kingdom and worldwide, this site also includes an excellent links page, and listing of their services, tenancies and supported initiatives.; Rating: Informative; Location: Liverpool, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative
Local Sustainability: The European Good Practice Information Service: http://www.iclei.org/egpis/; This site is home to the "Guide to Sustainable Good Practice" and aims to disseminate sustainable good practice experiences of European cities, towns, and counties to the global community. News, library resources, recent cases, and searching capabilities are provided. Available in English, Spanish, or German.; Rating: Informative; Location: World; Related pages: World, Multi-National, State / Regional / Local, Index / Periodical, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
MAGNA: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/MagnaHA/; MAGNA has a "commitment to providing good quality affordable homes wherever there is a housing need." The slightly outdated site for this UK Housing Development Corporation has information about its past projects, ongoing programs, continued services, and has links to other UK housing corporations.; Rating: Informative; Location: Dorset, UK; Related pages: UK, National, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy
Maritime Housing Association: http://www.merseyworld.com/maritime/; "The aim of the Maritime Housing Association is to provide good quality, affordable housing for rent or for sale to people who are homeless, living in poor and/or overcrowded conditions, or who need re-housing for medical or social reasons." This site has limited descriptions of the Association's services and goals, but has an lengthy list of United Kingdom housing related sites.; Rating: Informative; Location: Liverpool, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing
National Community Housing Forum: http://www.merlin.com.au/nchf/; Promoting a housing alternative that offers renters many of the advantages of home ownership, the NCHF site includes a variety of information about community housing, housing alternatives in Australia and details of Australian housing policy issues affecting housing problems.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, New South Wales, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative, Shelter / Homeless
National Housing Federation: http://www.housing.org.uk/; This site provides detailed information about the latest news in housing policy and planning in the United Kingdom. Purchasable publications, free resources, and links to a variety of related UK sites are provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy
Neo-Humanist Foundation: http://neo-humanista.org/; This site details this non-profit organization's training, consulting and facilitation for community learning, development and empowerment in Latin America. Conferences, mailing lists, related links, and working paper information is provided. Available in English or Spanish.; Rating: Informative; Location: Bogota, Colombia; Related pages: Colombia, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Neighborhood / Community
New South Wales Housing Act 1985: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/ha1985107/; This site provides the entire Act online, and includes information about the Department of Housing, Housing programs, general provisions, and duties of the Department.; Rating: Informative; Location: New South Wales, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, New South Wales, State / Regional / Local, Fair housing, Legal / Policy
New South Wales Department of Urban Affairs and Planning: http://www.duap.nsw.gov.au/; "The NSW Department of Urban Affairs and Planning comprises a range of agencies that deal with planning, policy and regulation of our natural and built environment, rural and urban management--including urban growth, renewal and consolidation--and the development of housing policies." Information provided includes recent news, policy changes and considerations, publications, and related materials.; Rating: Informative; Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, New South Wales, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Non-Market Housing in Vancouver: http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/commsvcs/housing/sochouse/page1.htm; This site is an inventory of all non-market housing ("housing owned by government, a non-profit or cooperative society") in Vancouver, British Columbia, organized by neighborhood. Maps and details of each housing development is listed with appropriate contact information, as well as links to the City of Vancouver municipal homepage and other community sites.; Rating: Informative; Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, British Columbia, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted, Assisted Living, Cohousing / Cooperative, Single Room Occupancy
North British Housing Association: http://www.nbha.co.uk/; This is the site of a non-profit organization providing a wide variety of housing developments including hostels, urban renewal projects, shelters, housing for the elderly, and all other types of housing in the United Kingdom. Links to other social housing sites are also listed.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Lancashire, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Special Interest / Minority, Assisted Living
Planweb: http://www.planweb.co.uk/; This site contains "Internet information resources for town planners and land property professionals," and includes a wealth of links to planning, organization, GIS, environmental, and local authority sites.; Rating: Informative; Location: Warwickshire, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, Multi-National, State / Regional / Local, Private Business, Index / Periodical, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Poptel InfoSource -- Housing Issues Bulletin Board: http://www.poptel.org.uk/housing/; This site provides pertinent information about this United Kingdom based bulletin board, aimed at providing "an open forum for anyone interested in UK housing to discuss any issues relevant to housing, homelessness and related issues." Details of how to join and post to the list, and other list information is provided.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Manchester, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Priority Youth Housing: http://www.gn.apc.org/priority/; "Priority Youth Housing provides affordable accommodation with support to single homeless people aged 16-25 years old in Bristol, England." Their site provides writing by residents, advice and information about housing, legal, career, financial, health, and women's issues, local contacts, and links to related sites.; Rating: Informative; Location: Bristol, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Special Interest / Minority, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Question Bank -- The Centre for Applied Social Surveys: http://kennedy.soc.surrey.ac.uk/qb/Welcome.html; The entire "Question Bank" of survey topics is keyword searchable and includes links to United Kingdom surveys about housing definitions and structure, race, gender, economic activity and other related issues.; Rating: Recommended; Location: England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Legal / Policy, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Research Institute for Housing, Urban and Mobility Studies -- Delft University of Technology: http://www.otb.tudelft.nl/; The site for this professional research organization conducting housing and urban policy research includes information about the Institute's background and programs, upcoming events, courses and publications (in Dutch), and contact information.; Rating: Informative; Location: Delft, Netherlands; Related pages: Netherlands, National, University Program, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community
Residential Energy Efficiency Database: http://www.its-canada.com/reed/; This excellent searchable site provides information about housing construction, site, solar and house planning, vapor barriers, energy efficient building techniques and methods, air quality, insulation and a glossary of terms. Publications, awards, and products are also described.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Carvel, Alberta, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, Alberta, National, Private Business, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
Resource Information Service: A Guide to Homelessness in the UK: http://www.ris.org.uk/; This site provides information about organizations, resources and agencies available for housing the homeless in the United Kingdom. Information about legislation, accommodations, homelessness, and links to important resources are provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Riverside Housing Association: http://www.riverside.org.uk/; The site for an English housing association whose "aim is to provide, improve and manage good-quality housing for rent for those who need it most," it includes detailed information about crime, community development, training and employment, health, and a variety of information about the association itself.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Liverpool, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Scandinavian Housing and Planning Research: http://www.scup.no/journals/en/j-413.html; Part of the Scandinavian Press, this site details publications available about the physical, economic, social and political aspects of housing and planning, ranging in focus from the local and urban to the regional and national level. This site only contains information about the journal and how to receive it, not information contained within the journal. Available in English or Norwegian.; Rating: Informative; Location: Gavle, Sweden; Related pages: Sweden, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Scottish Homes -- Housing Information in Scotland: http://www.scot-homes.gov.uk/; Although this site is somewhat slow to load, it is worth the wait. Striving to tackle Scotland's housing problems, this page includes details of their housing management, regional associations, strategies, financial responsibilities, publications, news and contact information. Information about their research on homelessness, rural housing, minorities, and community issues is also included.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, Scotland, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
SHAH Housing Aid Center: http://www.shah-hastings.demon.co.uk/; On this site you'll find information about SHAH's housing aid, services, volunteering, current housing issues, housing advice, and links to other sites related to United Kingdom's housing concerns.; Rating: Informative; Location: Hastings, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing
Shelter: http://www.shelter.org.uk/; This site is home of the United Kingdom's National Campaign for Homeless People, and provides information about their fundraising, projects, publications, press releases, case studies and Fair Housing.; Rating: Recommended; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Social Science Information Gateway (SOSIG): http://sosig.esrc.bris.ac.uk/; "SOSIG is an online catalogue of thousands of high quality Internet resources relevant to social science education and research. Every resource has been selected and described by a librarian or subject specialist." By searching for "housing," for example, a series of related terms are displayed to choose from. This is an excellent site that you should surely bookmark.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Bristol, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, Multi-National, Index / Periodical
Strutton Housing Association: http://www.dircon.co.uk/strutton/; "Strutton is the largest non-statutory provider of quality housing for people with HIV disease in the United Kingdom." Tenant surveys, details of existing accommodations, location maps of units, and information regarding maintenance, rent and services are provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare
Sustainable Development --WWW Virtual Library Subject Catalog: http://www.ulb.ac.be/ceese/meta/sustvl.html; This page takes a minute or two to load, but is well worth the wait if you are interested in anything related to sustainable development. The most comprehensive list I have ever seen, this site is surely one to bookmark. Links are included to other search engines, newsgroups, mailing lists, agencies, academic units, universities, journals, libraries and other databases.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Brussels, Belgium; Related pages: Belgium, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Environmental / Sustainable
Tenant's Union of Queensland: http://www.peg.apc.org/~tenunq/welcome.htm; This site highlights the TUQ's mission to improve residential tenants' conditions; enhance and protect residential tenants' rights; organize common issues affecting residential tenants; and educate the community about residential tenancy law and tenants rights. Other information includes renting information, research and policy, publications and newsletters, and immediate contact referrals.; Rating: Informative; Location: New Farm, Queensland, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, Queensland, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Fair housing, Legal / Policy
Tower Hamlets Housing Action Trust: http://www.london-calling.co.uk/hat/hat.html; This site includes information about HATs, developing homes, involving residents, working with the community and other proactive housing techniques.; Rating: Recommended; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Neighborhood / Community
Tweed Eco-Village Project: http://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/~brianj/tev.html; This site explores an environmentally beneficial village structure based on the permaculture concept. This project is accessible to 200 low income households, and their site provides details on low cost housing, energy efficient homes, farming, small industries, services and social activities.; Rating: Informative; Location: Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, New South Wales, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Cohousing / Cooperative
Two-Piers Housing Cooperative: http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~twopiers/twopiers/welcome.html; This site details the elements of this cooperative housing development's lifestyle, community, and organizational techniques. Principles, meetings, and related details are provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Sussex, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Cohousing / Cooperative
United Kingdom Social Housing Link -- University of Westminster: http://www.wmin.ac.uk/Env/CHS/ukhouse/ukhom.html; This site highlights issues of "fair access to affordable homes in decent condition, the public and private provision of housing for those in housing need, and strategies and alternative policies from all sources for meeting housing needs." Links to newsgroups, bulletin boards and other resource forums are provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community
United Nations: http://www.un.org/; This site details everything the UN ever has done, is doing, or is planning on doing. Available in English, French or Spanish.; Rating: Excellent; Location: World; Related pages: World, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
United Nations Development Programs -- Sustainable Human Development: http://www.undp.org/; "UNDP's mission is to help countries in their efforts to achieve sustainable human development by assisting them to build their capacity to design and carry out development programs in poverty eradication, employment creation and sustainable livelihoods, the empowerment of women and the protection and regeneration of the environment." The site includes statistics, publications, recent news updates, and focus on environment, gender, poverty and governance.; Rating: Informative; Location: World; Related pages: World, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
United Nations Economic and Social Development Division: http://www.un.org/ecosocdev/; This site index provides information about every kind of economic, social, housing, personal or environmental program the United Nations maintains.; Rating: Excellent; Location: World; Related pages: World, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development: http://www.unrisd.org/html/urbgov/; This page provides information regarding community governance, its social impacts, homelessness, and gender movements. Two discussion papers are provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Geneva, Switzerland; Related pages: Switzerland, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
Urban Environmental Management: http://www.soc.titech.ac.jp/uem/; The site hosts a wealth of information related to urban environments and their management including articles, reports, and books, statistics, and networks.; Rating: Informative; Location: Tokyo, Japan; Related pages: Japan, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Virtual Library on Microcredit: http://www.soc.titech.ac.jp/icm/; This is a some-what complicated homepage for this conglomeration of finance and credit information. Everything is clearly labeled and easy to link to, but not very well described. Although it provides a wealth of information about interesting topics, including increasing women's access to credit and similar topics geared toward minority populations, it is difficult to distinguish what information may be useful or not without in-depth reading. Available in English, French, Spanish, or Japanese.; Rating: Informative; Location: Tokyo, Japan; Related pages: Japan, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted
Windsong Cohousing Community: http://www.cdnl.com/windsong/; This site includes a variety of cohousing information, both in general and specific to Windsong. There are not only site plans and details of the cohousing community, press releases, and publications relating to it, but twenty photographs of the community, as well.; Rating: Informative; Location: Langley, British Columbia, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, British Columbia, Non-Profit Organization, Design / Architectural, Cohousing / Cooperative