American Planning Association Policy Guide on Community Residences
http://www.planning.org/govt/commres.htm
This page identifies and defines APA’s resolution about community residences for people with disabilities, stating that they are residential uses that should be rightfully allowed in all zoning districts where other residences are permitted uses. Other issues related to community residences are also discussed.
Rating: Recommended
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, National, Index / Periodical, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Neighborhood / Community, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare
American Planning Association Policy Guide to Manufactured Homes
http://www.planning.org/govt/manhome.htm
This page identifies and defines APA’s resolution about manufactured homes as reasonable, cost effective means of shelter, and discusses cost effective standards, design standards, and administrative procedures for manufactured homes in local zoning ordinances and regulations.
Rating: Recommended
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, National, Index / Periodical, Fair housing, Neighborhood / Community, Manufactured
This site presents CNT’s mission to “promote public policies, new resources and accountable authority which support sustainable, just and vital urban communities through demonstration of projects, publications and other resources.” Information provided includes details of research and programs relating to local community and transportation projects, environmental information, and other related news.
Rating: Informative
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, National, Non-Profit Organization, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Center for Women in Transition
http://www.prairienet.org/cwt/
The Center for Women in Transition “provides shelter and support services to women and families to establish independent living situations.” Their site offers information and resources to the community, details their programs, projects, and services, provides volunteer information, and includes stories of their residents’ lives.
Rating: Informative
Location: Champaign, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
This site disseminates information to Champaign-Urbana residents about preventing and resolving landlord-tenant conflicts, and provides access to counseling, mediation, information, and community education programs to promote safe, decent, affordable housing options.
Rating: Informative
Location: Champaign, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
http://enteract.com/~cch/
CCH is “dedicated to addressing the emergency needs of homeless persons and the primary causes of homelessness in Chicago, such as lack of affordable housing and jobs that pay a living wage.” Their site discusses these issues and also includes descriptions of recent accomplishments, projects, committees and membership opportunities.
Rating: Recommended
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless
Council For Disability Rights
http://www.disabilityrights.org/
This site maintains CDR’s goals to “act as advocates for people with disabilities; support their empowerment to live independently; and oppose discrimination in housing, education, transportation, employment and health.” Provided are local, state, and national news stories, descriptions of structural barriers, American with Disabilities Act regulations (“for non-lawyers”), and a guide to disability rights.
Rating: Recommended
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, National, Non-Profit Organization, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Design / Architectural
A compilation of Web sites relating to diversity compiled by Professor James Andris of SIUE. It includes links to sites relating to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, people with disabilities, and sexual orientation.
Rating: Recommended
Location: Edwardsville, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, National, Index / Periodical, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority
Fair Housing Legal Clinic — John Marshall Law School
http://host1.jmls.edu/housing/fhclinic.html
This site provides information about services provided by and requirements of employees at the Clinic.
Rating: Informative
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, University Program, Fair housing
Fair Housing Legal Support Center — John Marshall Law School
http://host1.jmls.edu/housing/fhcenter.html
This site provides information about services provided by and requirements of employees at the Center.
Rating: Informative
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, University Program, Fair housing
Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Website Directory
http://www.habitat.org/Links/
Jason Wyckoff has created this searchable index of all the various Habitat for Humanity sites from around the world. This site contains over 97 links to Habitat sites in 35 states and nations.
Rating: Excellent
Location: Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Design / Architectural
A site for coalition of “business, civic, and planning leaders working in the public interest to achieve policy that enhances the vitality and livability of the Chicago metropolitan region,” it includes the MPC history, publications, projects, and housing updates for the region.
Rating: Informative
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community
Policy Research Action Group — Loyola University Chicago
“PRAG works to strengthen ties between researchers and community organizations,” by providing services and programs to people who would otherwise not have access to them. Their site includes details of programs, services, research, and related links.
Rating: Informative
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, National, Index / Periodical, University Program, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority
This site has a very easy to use database of their agencies, services, programs, and local news, including housing agencies and services in the area.
Rating: Informative
Location: Champaign, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Special Interest / Minority
Woodstock Institute
http://www.nonprofit.net/woodstock/
This site details the efforts of the Institute, who “works locally and nationally to promote community reinvestment and economic development in lower-income and minority communities.” The page includes background information about the Institute, publications, recent announcements, links to other organizations, and past project accomplishments.
Rating: Informative
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community