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Doing Well by Doing Good: Expanding Housing Opportunities, Serving Very Low-Income Families

U.S. homeownership rates are at historic highs, and most households can reasonably afford quality homes and enjoy safe and decent neighborhoods. However, beneath this veneer of success lies a housing crisis for the nation's very low-income households. The 2006 Annual Housing Conference illuminated the challenges confronting low-income families, with attendees exploring the strategies, policies, and programs necessary to meet these challenges.

Rebuilding Gulf Coast Communities

The reconstruction of hurricane-ravaged New Orleans and other Gulf Coast communities poses a massive and complex challenge. This special report focuses on ongoing planning and rebuilding efforts.

NIMBYISM AND FAIR HOUSING
CUYAHOGA FALLS V. BUCKEYE: Tectonic Shift in the Ground Under Affordable Housing or Blip on the Radar Screen? On March 25, 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that city of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, did not violate the Constitution by allowing voters to initiate a referendum to block a low-income housing development. The twists and turns of this complex decision have many people wondering what it means and what is next. In this special report, KnowledgePlex® explores the range of opinions.

Florida Housing Recovery Efforts
Florida has been pummeled by consecutive hurricanes in the past few months, requiring disaster-relief activity statewide. This special report focuses on organizations that are significantly involved in responding to the disaster, especially in the area of housing, or providing disaster-related information. This report describes the groups' plans and current efforts, as well as providing recent news and general disaster information.