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http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/housing.shtml
Almanac of Policy Issues: Housing Open in a new browser window
   News, background information, and links on U.S. housing issues, including public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and rent control.
   http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/housing.shtml
http://www.ahin.infoxchange.net.au/
Australasian Housing Information Network Open in a new browser window
   News, reports, conferences and employment opportunities from leading Australian housing policy and research centres.
   http://www.ahin.infoxchange.net.au/
http://www.housinginstitute.org/
Australasian Housing Institute Open in a new browser window
   Professional body for individual practitioners in the broad social housing sector in Australasia - linking social housing workers in Australia and New Zealand. Details of membership benefits, events and publications.
   http://www.housinginstitute.org/
http://www.ahuri.edu.au/
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute Open in a new browser window
   AHURI is a consortium of research centres funded by Australian State and Commonwealth Governments, as well as by member universities. Site includes a significant body of housing research publications funded by AHURI.
   http://www.ahuri.edu.au/
http://www.bubl.ac.uk/link/h/housing.htm
BUBL Link: Housing Open in a new browser window
   Reviews of Internet resources related to social housing.
   http://www.bubl.ac.uk/link/h/housing.htm
http://www.cih.org/
Chartered Institute of Housing Open in a new browser window
   The professional body for people working in housing in the UK. Promotes the provision and management of good quality, affordable housing.
   http://www.cih.org/
http://www.communitycorp.org
Community Corporation of Santa Monica Open in a new browser window
   Largest provider of affordable housing in Santa Monica in the United States. Works with the City, State and other organizations to finance new construction and rehab of older buildings. Also manages and maintains buildings.
   http://www.communitycorp.org
http://www.communityhousing.org.au
Community Housing NSW Open in a new browser window
   Resource for community housing providers and tenants in New South Wales.
   http://www.communityhousing.org.au
http://www.ctegrants.org.uk/
Community Training and Enabling Open in a new browser window
   CTE grants support housing association residents in England to develop new training and community development projects. News, projects and how to apply for a grant.
   http://www.ctegrants.org.uk/
http://www.carh.org/
Council for Affordable and Rural Housing Open in a new browser window
   A national advocacy and educational association for individuals and businesses involved in the financing, development and management of affordable rural housing.
   http://www.carh.org/
http://www.hud.gov/
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Open in a new browser window
   Oversees home ownership, low-income housing assistance, fair housing laws, homelessness, aid for distressed neighborhoods, and housing development programs in the United States. Site provides details of HUD offices and programs, as well as resources for c
   http://www.hud.gov/
http://www.environ.ie/DOEI/DOEIPol.nsf/wvNavView/wwdHousing?OpenDocument&Lang=en
Department of the Environment and Local Government Open in a new browser window
   Housing section of this Irish Government Department web site. Includes on-line leaflets on services of the Department.
   http://www.environ.ie/DOEI/DOEIPol.nsf/wvNavView/wwdHousing?OpenDocument&Lang=en
http://www.enhr.ibf.uu.se/
European Network for Housing Research Open in a new browser window
   The Network is composed of researchers from a variety of social science disciplines dealing with housing and urban issues. Includes details of conferences, events and publications.
   http://www.enhr.ibf.uu.se/
http://www.green-neighborhoods.com
Green Neighborhoods Initiative Open in a new browser window
   Organisation that is pro-development, pro-environmental, and pro-livability. They promote "Transparent Neighbourhoods". Includes details of Emerald Awards for Neighborhood Planning and Building Excellence.
   http://www.green-neighborhoods.com
http://www.homeownershipalliance.com/
Homeownership Alliance Open in a new browser window
   Made up of groups and individuals interested in educating the public about issues related to housing and homeownership in the United States. Includes membership list and information, FAQ, press releases, and current projects.
   http://www.homeownershipalliance.com/
http://www.ruralhome.org
Housing Assistance Council Open in a new browser window
   Helps local organizations in rural America build affordable homes. Includes information about loans, technical assistance, training, links, publications and relevant articles.
   http://www.ruralhome.org
http://www.hnc.utoronto.ca
Housing New Canadians Research Working Group Open in a new browser window
   Research partnership focused on housing access and discrimination in the Toronto area. Research projects examine the housing search process used by immigrants and refugees, the quality and cost of the housing they obtain, the degree to which their housing
   http://www.hnc.utoronto.ca
http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/programs/hpd.shtml
Housing Policy Debate Open in a new browser window
   Quarterly journal from Fannie Mae Foundation provides insightful discussion and original research on a broad range of housing and community development issues.
   http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/programs/hpd.shtml
http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/chp/hsa/
Housing Studies Association Open in a new browser window
   United Kingdom forum for housing related research and debate. Details of conference and events as well as recent publications from HSA.
   http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/chp/hsa/
http://www.housing.odpm.gov.uk/index.htm
Housing and Housing Policy Open in a new browser window
   Information from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister concerning Government policy on housing issues.
   http://www.housing.odpm.gov.uk/index.htm
http://www.housingaright.org/
Housing: A Basic Human Right Open in a new browser window
   A presentation by Ken Kimmelman, Barbara Buehler Anthony Romeo, and Dale Laurin, arguing that Aesthetic Realism explains America's housing crisis, the cause, and the solution. Speakers, petition.
   http://www.housingaright.org/
http://www.housingnet.co.uk
Housingnet Open in a new browser window
   UK housing information resource, containing a social housing database, information and topical debate. Also includes an online maintenance manual.
   http://www.housingnet.co.uk
http://www.jchs.harvard.edu/
Joint Center for Housing Studies Open in a new browser window
   The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University analyzes the ways in which housing policy and practices are shaped by economic and demographic trends.
   http://www.jchs.harvard.edu/
http://www.jrf.org.uk/
Joseph Rowntree Foundation Open in a new browser window
   Independent development and social research charity, supporting a wide programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social policy.
   http://www.jrf.org.uk/
http://www.npr.org/news/specials/housingfirst/
NPR: Housing First Open in a new browser window
   In this yearlong special reporting project Housing First, NPR News explores the housing dilemmas of Americans with special needs -- and how lack of housing can stymy their efforts to join mainstream society.
   http://www.npr.org/news/specials/housingfirst/
http://alliance.unh.edu/
National Home of Your Own Alliance Open in a new browser window
   Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes.
   http://alliance.unh.edu/
http://www.roofmag.org.uk
Roof Magazine Open in a new browser window
   Bimonthly magazine on housing in Britain published by the nonprofit Shelter. Includes subscription information, resources, past articles and a look at the current issue.
   http://www.roofmag.org.uk
http://www.selfhelpenterprises.org
Self-Help Enterprises Open in a new browser window
   Providing technical services and support, helping families and communities compete for financial resources and empowering people to be leaders. Includes current programs, how to join, FAQ and related links.
   http://www.selfhelpenterprises.org
http://squat.net/
Squat!net Open in a new browser window
   Information on all squatted buildings and areas around the world. An international forum on squatted houses, squatting and carsides.
   http://squat.net/
http://www.housingcorp.gov.uk/
The Housing Corporation Open in a new browser window
   The government agency who fund and regulate Registered Social Landlords (including housing associations) in England.
   http://www.housingcorp.gov.uk/
http://www.quest-net.org/
The Quest Trust (UK) Open in a new browser window
   Shares information and ideas about economic and social regeneration, and resident-led estate based projects.
   http://www.quest-net.org/
http://www.uksocialhousing.co.uk
UK Social Housing Open in a new browser window
   Includes up to date national news on social housing issues. There are many useful links to related sites, and also a forum to publish your views.
   http://www.uksocialhousing.co.uk
http://www.unhabitat.org/
United Nations Centre for Human Settlements - Habitat (UNCHS) Open in a new browser window
   Analyses and studies human settlement patterns, and develops methods for controlled settlement with the preservation of the environment in mind.
   http://www.unhabitat.org/

Last Updated: 2004-11-26 16:57:36