27 sites listed
Center for Housing and Urban Development — Texas A & M University
http://chud.tamu.edu/chud/chud.html
This site details CHUD’s research and outreach programs in Texas, including their Colonias program designed to assist residents of low income settlements in improving the quality of their lives (with a PowerPoint presentation that, although slow, is excellent); Project Unity; the Target Cities Program; and their Community Planning and Design Program.
Rating: Recommended
Location: College Station, Texas, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Texas, State / Regional / Local, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Neighborhood / Community
Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access — State University of New York at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning
http://www.arch.buffalo.edu/~idea/
The IDEA site offers educational resources that relate to the Fair Housing Guidelines and help builders and architects comply with the law, and displays concepts of universal design. Descriptions of their research and programs, publications, software, and related resources are provided.
Rating: Recommended
Location: Buffalo, New York, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, New York, National, University Program, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural
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
Center for Urban Studies — Wayne State University
The site details CUS’ programs and projects in the areas of business assistance, children and families, crime and safety, multicultural issues, neighborhood development, demographic and mapping, research and evaluation, health issues, transportation, and government issues.
Rating: Informative
Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Michigan, State / Regional / Local, University Program, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community
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
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
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
Community Design Assistance Center — Virginia Polytechnic Institute
http://www.lar.arch.vt.edu/program/CDAC/MAIN.HTML
This site highlights CDAC’s mission to offer planning and design assistance to communities that are otherwise unable to afford professional consultants. Included are CDAC Project Categories such as downtown revitalization, architectural design and renovation, planning and design models, corridor studies, comprehensive and site planning, community planning and development, landscape planning and design, park and recreation design, and interior design.
Rating: Informative
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Virginia, State / Regional / Local, University Program, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Design Center for American Urban Landscape — University of Minnesota
http://gumby.arch.umn.edu/dcaul/DCAUL.html
This web site provides an overview of their mission, publications and staff, including community development, public housing, and sustainable development projects.
Rating: Informative
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Minnesota, State / Regional / Local, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
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
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
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
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
Institute on Race and Poverty — University of Minnesota
http://www.umn.edu/irp/
“Created to focus attention on the unique dynamic created by the intersection of racial segregation and poverty,” this site highlights the Institute’s work with communities, organizers, developers, agencies and corporations to alleviate racial segregation and poverty. The site includes their research, publications, events and conferences, press releases, and related sites, topics and readings. Newly added is their final report entitled “Examining the Relationship Between Housing, Education, and Persistent Segregation.”
Rating: Informative
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Minnesota, National, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Shelter / Homeless
Joint Center for Housing Studies — Harvard University
http://ksgwww.harvard.edu/~ksgpress/catjchs.htm
The Center and its site seek “to identify and analyze key issues that demonstrate the importance of decent and affordable housing as both a priority and a challenge for the United States.” Unfortunately, only minimal catalog information is provided about the Center, its programs and services, and research.
Rating: Informative
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Massachusetts, National, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy
Policy Research Action Group — Loyola University Chicago
http://www.luc.edu/depts/curl/prag/
“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
Pratt Institute Center for Community and Environmental Development (PICCED)
This site is the online home of PICCED, whose aim is to “provide community-based organizations in low-income neighborhoods throughout New York City with access to the technical resources” available at the Center. Information on the site includes project announcements, history of past Community Development Corporation projects, technical assistance, training and educational programs, resources and related sites, and news regarding recent planning and policy updates.
Rating: Informative
Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, New York, State / Regional / Local, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Design / Architectural, Neighborhood / Community
Research Institute for Housing, Urban and Mobility Studies — Delft University of Technology
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
Rotch Library of Architecture and Planning — Massachusetts Institute of Technology
http://bion.mit.edu/depts/rotch/
This excellent site provides access to a variety of resources for architecture and planning students, professionals, and the general public.
Rating: Recommended
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Massachusetts, Index / Periodical, University Program
Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods — University of Louisville
http://www.louisville.edu/org/sun/
This site includes a variety of information about crime prevention, community partners, economic development, minority-owned businesses, homeownership, community design and planning, human development, recent housing project developments, and other topics related to housing and community development in the US.
Rating: Recommended
Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Kentucky, National, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Technical Assistance — Pratt Institute Center for Community and Environmental Development (PICCED)
http://www.picced.org/techast/
This site includes information available from PICCED’s Technical Assistance program, and highlights several low-income housing projects, Single Room Occupancy units, neighborhood planning, and temporary housing for persons with HIV.
Rating: Recommended
Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, New York, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Design / Architectural, Neighborhood / Community, Hospice / Healthcare, Single Room Occupancy, Transitional
Virginia Center for Housing Research — Virginia Polytechnic Institute
http://www.arch.vt.edu/CAUS/RESEARCH/vchr/VCHR.html
This site provides a variety of housing related publications available for purchase, descriptions of recent research reports, Virginia poverty and income statistics, and links to related housing resources.
Rating: Informative
Location: Blackburg, Virginia, USA
Related pages: USA, USA, Virginia, State / Regional / Local, Index / Periodical, University Program, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community