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THRIVE FROM THE START

Every infant and toddler deserves a safe, stable, and nurturing start in life. That’s why Housing Is has joined forces with  Prevent Child Abuse America, SchoolHouse Connection, and ZERO TO THREE to launch Thrive From The Start—a cross-sector effort dedicated to addressing homelessness among infants, toddlers, and expectant parents. Visit thrivefromthestart.org to learn more and explore how you can be a part of the solution. 

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Housing Is Working Group 2024-2025 Calendar

Join the Housing Is Working Group to discuss special topics related to cross-sector initiatives and programmatic considerations particularly focused on the intersections of housing, health, and education.

This year’s public webinars cover topics such as child welfare and housing, leveraging Medicaid resources for housing services, out-of-school time, and digital connectivity in a post-ACP world. 

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Report
Community:
Nov 14, 2023
As the frequency and severity of weather and climate hazards rises, fully understanding and planning for their potential impact on affordable housing is critical. This report examines the risks that natural hazards pose to federally assisted housing and its residents using Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Risk Index (NRI).

Authored by: A joint report by The Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation & The National Low Income Housing Coalition
Topics: Environmental Resiliency/Climate Change, Housing
Shared by Molli Caite Hughes on Nov 14, 2023

Natural Hazards and Federally Assisted Housing (NHPD)

Report
Nov 14, 2023
A joint report by The Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation & The National Low Income Housing Coalition
As the frequency and severity of weather and climate hazards rises, fully understanding and planning for their potential impact on affordable housing is critical. This report examines the risks that natural hazards pose to federally assisted housing and its residents using Federal Emergency Managem
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Podcast
Community:
Mar 29, 2023
Climate change will affect everyone, so what measures can U.S. communities take now to adapt and thrive? From water-saving landscapes to strategic retreats from hazard-prone areas, experts Colleen Moore and Alexis St. Juliana explore a range of promising responses they’ve identified and explain why historically vulnerable communities must be part of the solutions.

Authored by: Colleen Moore and Alexis St. Juliana for Abt Associates
Topics: Community development, Energy, Environmental Resiliency/Climate Change, Green, Housing, Low-income, Research, Sustainability
Shared by Sandra Ware on Mar 30, 2023

From Cool Roofs to Community Relocation: New Solutions for Climate Adaptation and Resilience

Podcast
Mar 29, 2023
Colleen Moore and Alexis St. Juliana for Abt Associates
Climate change will affect everyone, so what measures can U.S. communities take now to adapt and thrive? From water-saving landscapes to strategic retreats from hazard-prone areas, experts Colleen Moore and Alexis St.
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Case study
Community:
Feb 9, 2023
The following are case studies of NYCHA energy efficiency decarbonization programs. More information about the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) various sustainability programs can be found in our Sustainability Agenda.

Authored by: NYCHA and CLPHA
Topics: Energy, Environmental Resiliency/Climate Change, Housing, Sustainability
Shared by Sandra Ware on Feb 9, 2023