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Eviction and the Reproduction of Urban Poverty

Desmond studies the link between evictions and the cycle of poverty using multiple methods to study the impact of evictions in a Milwaukee trailer community. He finds that eviction is a more common occurrence in urban, black communities, and that black women are evicted at a much more significant rate than any other demographic.

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Failing the Least Advantaged: An Unintended Consequence of Local Implementation of the Housing Choice Voucher Program

Kim explores how the allocation of limited public resources for low-income housing programs can exacerbate inequality among those in poverty.

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Communities of Color Poised to Lose Their Homes as Eviction Moratoriums Lift

Black and brown Americans have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Once the federal eviction moratorium is over, communities of color are going to be hit the hardest with mass evictions, which will increase their overall poverty and homeownership rates.

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Family Dynamics, Housing, and Recurring Homelessness Among Women in New York City Homeless Shelters

This article explains repeated homelessness among women to advocate for more public housing and support services to limit the issue.

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Making the Case for Affordable Housing: Connecting Housing with Health and Education Outcomes

This article supports the need for quality housing and explains how public perceptions influence policy. Mueller and Tighe examine the connections between housing insecurity and health and education.

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Community Outlook Survey: Rental Unaffordability, Homelessness, and Declining Resources Identified as Key Challenges in Housing and Neighborhood Development

This report provides context to the affordable housing crisis in the Third Federal Reserve District. A lack of access to financial capital makes it difficult for residents to find consistent, quality housing and afford basic necessities.

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