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Openings Arise for State and Local Housing Activists amid Federal Retrenchment - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

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Katie Wilson of Seattle Shows Zohran Mamdani Is Not Alone

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500 empty homes to be given to homeless Londoners under Sadiq Khan's plan to eradicate rough sleeping by 2030

London plans to provide up to 500 homes for the homeless to tackle rough sleeping by 2028.

Rise in disabled people facing homelessness in England

Homelessness among disabled households in England surged to over 60,000, a nearly 75% increase since 2019.

Social housing access for disabled people has decreased significantly.

London politics

Homeless figures reach another record high of over 15,000 people - including over 4,600 children

London politics

London town halls on edge of bankruptcy after overspending 330m on homelessness services

London politics

Government cuts back housing scheme that 'kept hundreds of families out of homelessness'

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Social justice

Black people in England four times as likely to face homelessness, study finds

500 empty homes to be given to homeless Londoners under Sadiq Khan's plan to eradicate rough sleeping by 2030

London plans to provide up to 500 homes for the homeless to tackle rough sleeping by 2028.

Rise in disabled people facing homelessness in England

Homelessness among disabled households in England surged to over 60,000, a nearly 75% increase since 2019.

Social housing access for disabled people has decreased significantly.

London politics

Homeless figures reach another record high of over 15,000 people - including over 4,600 children

London politics

London town halls on edge of bankruptcy after overspending 330m on homelessness services

London politics

Government cuts back housing scheme that 'kept hundreds of families out of homelessness'

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Social justice

Black people in England four times as likely to face homelessness, study finds

Social Housing Supporters Revive Push to Boost Nonprofit & Community Ownership

Community Land Act aims to provide affordable housing by transitioning properties from private to community ownership.

Advocates stress the importance of community control over housing development.

fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk

The boroughs where the housing waiting list could take more than 100 years to clear

Families in London face staggering wait times of over 100 years for affordable housing, highlighting a significant housing crisis.

Welcome for housing pledge - but is it too late for some?

Government pledges to build new homes are too late for families currently facing homelessness.

The Guardian view on social housing: invest boldly to tackle simmering anger' about substandard homes

The lack of social housing in Britain has led to critical shortages and long wait times for families.

Something vital is missing from Labour's housing policy: council houses | Abi O'Connor

The housing crisis is exacerbated by policies defining affordability poorly, leaving many families like Amelia's without solutions.

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Could this city be the model for how to tackle the housing crisis and climate change?

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Social Housing Supporters Revive Push to Boost Nonprofit & Community Ownership

Community Land Act aims to provide affordable housing by transitioning properties from private to community ownership.

Advocates stress the importance of community control over housing development.

fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk

The boroughs where the housing waiting list could take more than 100 years to clear

Families in London face staggering wait times of over 100 years for affordable housing, highlighting a significant housing crisis.

Welcome for housing pledge - but is it too late for some?

Government pledges to build new homes are too late for families currently facing homelessness.

The Guardian view on social housing: invest boldly to tackle simmering anger' about substandard homes

The lack of social housing in Britain has led to critical shortages and long wait times for families.

Something vital is missing from Labour's housing policy: council houses | Abi O'Connor

The housing crisis is exacerbated by policies defining affordability poorly, leaving many families like Amelia's without solutions.

fromwww.npr.org

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Could this city be the model for how to tackle the housing crisis and climate change?

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Council cracks down on multiple cases of housing fraud in Havering

Havering Council has uncovered and prevented multiple cases of housing fraud during the 2024/2025 financial year involving individuals unlawfully occupying council-owned homes, including one case where a tenant attempted to buy a property they were renting out while owning another home in the UK.

Real estate

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UK politics

The Irish Independent's View: New housing excuses sound remarkably similar to the old ones

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The Irish Independent's View: Housing reforms are a good start, but trust has to be rebuilt

UK politics

The Irish Independent's View: New housing excuses sound remarkably similar to the old ones

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The Irish Independent's View: Housing reforms are a good start, but trust has to be rebuilt

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'examples move the world': holcim and ELEMENTAL's net-zero prototype at venice biennale

Environment

Council secures 2.25m to make homes more energy efficient

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Renovation

'examples move the world': holcim and ELEMENTAL's net-zero prototype at venice biennale

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Environment

Council secures 2.25m to make homes more energy efficient

184 Social Housing Tower / MCBAD architecture&urban design

The project symbolizes Spain's economic recovery and social housing policy through its transformation and emergency support role.

"We See Difference as a Value and Uniqueness as a Catalyst for Collectivity." Get to Know the Work of BBOA - Balparda Brunel Oficina de Arquitectura

Young architects in Argentina are innovating local contexts through flexible, collaborative architectural practices.

Renovation

playful geometries dot monadnock's colorful 'volante' social housing in the netherlands

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Design

B09 Building Island / urbanmakers + Selva & Maugin Architectes

London food

The national museum of absolutely everything': new V&A outpost is an architectural delight

Renovation

ceramic tiles tell stories of residents in MIAS architects' restored social housing in barcelona

Renovation

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184 Social Housing Tower / MCBAD architecture&urban design

The project symbolizes Spain's economic recovery and social housing policy through its transformation and emergency support role.

"We See Difference as a Value and Uniqueness as a Catalyst for Collectivity." Get to Know the Work of BBOA - Balparda Brunel Oficina de Arquitectura

Young architects in Argentina are innovating local contexts through flexible, collaborative architectural practices.

Renovation

playful geometries dot monadnock's colorful 'volante' social housing in the netherlands

6 months ago

Design

B09 Building Island / urbanmakers + Selva & Maugin Architectes

London food

The national museum of absolutely everything': new V&A outpost is an architectural delight

Renovation

ceramic tiles tell stories of residents in MIAS architects' restored social housing in barcelona

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Government's modular home plan 'benefits everyone' - but fears grow that elderly could be vulnerable to abuse

Ireland must learn from the mistakes of other countries in housing policy to protect vulnerable populations.

UK politics

Reeves offers 2bn affordable housing boost ahead of sweeping cuts to public services

UK politics

Labour staking everything' on billions in investment to reverse UK's decline

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

London

New homeless hostels being built to ease housing crisis

UK politics

Warning UK's housing crisis will deepen if Reeves makes further cuts

London politics

Residents of London apartment block left without running water for 12 days

Retirement

Government's modular home plan 'benefits everyone' - but fears grow that elderly could be vulnerable to abuse

Ireland must learn from the mistakes of other countries in housing policy to protect vulnerable populations.

UK politics

Reeves offers 2bn affordable housing boost ahead of sweeping cuts to public services

UK politics

Labour staking everything' on billions in investment to reverse UK's decline

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London

New homeless hostels being built to ease housing crisis

UK politics

Warning UK's housing crisis will deepen if Reeves makes further cuts

London politics

Residents of London apartment block left without running water for 12 days

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Government to announce Magdalene laundry memorial centre today

The new interpretive centre will be on the site of an old Magdalene laundry, illuminating the harsh realities faced by women who were unjustly incarcerated for societal norms.

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Protests after death of baby boy who lived in mouldy and damp' north London flat

Mould and damp conditions in housing may have contributed to the death of 15-week-old Akram Mohammed.

London politics

Labour MP Florence Eshalomi laments 'lost year' for London housebuilding under new Government

UK politics

Britain needs houses, and Labour's bold plan will address that. But it may require more migrants | Polly Toynbee

London politics

Boroughs plan to cut spending on council housing by 264m

London politics

Hundreds of 'slum-like' homes still infested with damp and mould despite London council coming out of special measures

NYC parents

Protests after death of baby boy who lived in mouldy and damp' north London flat

Mould and damp conditions in housing may have contributed to the death of 15-week-old Akram Mohammed.

London politics

Labour MP Florence Eshalomi laments 'lost year' for London housebuilding under new Government

UK politics

Britain needs houses, and Labour's bold plan will address that. But it may require more migrants | Polly Toynbee

London politics

Boroughs plan to cut spending on council housing by 264m

London politics

Hundreds of 'slum-like' homes still infested with damp and mould despite London council coming out of special measures

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Dutch energy startup HeatLeap powers up with 1M

HeatLeap has developed a gas-free heating solution designed to transform energy use in the social housing sector, marking significant strides towards sustainability.

London startup

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Action needed: social housing providers must be made accountable for the treatment of their tenants | Steve Bundred

Peabody's negligence exemplifies the lack of accountability in social housing, hindering tenant welfare and safety.

Housing associations continue to ignore tenant complaints, revealing systemic issues in the management of social housing.

London politics

Life unbearable' for residents of central London flats flooded with sewage and scalding water

Action needed: social housing providers must be made accountable for the treatment of their tenants | Steve Bundred

Peabody's negligence exemplifies the lack of accountability in social housing, hindering tenant welfare and safety.

Housing associations continue to ignore tenant complaints, revealing systemic issues in the management of social housing.

London politics

Life unbearable' for residents of central London flats flooded with sewage and scalding water

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Wandsworth told it must fix 'serious failings' in council housing

Wandsworth Council is facing significant fire safety and property condition issues, as highlighted by a report from the Government's Regulator of Social Housing.

Kensington and Chelsea admits rushed' Grenfell housing purchases were unsafe

West London council acknowledges risks in acquiring 290 properties post-Grenfell, now deemed unsafe for social housing.

London politics

Hundreds of London blocks still with serious fire safety defects eight years after Grenfell, LFB warns

Wandsworth told it must fix 'serious failings' in council housing

Wandsworth Council is facing significant fire safety and property condition issues, as highlighted by a report from the Government's Regulator of Social Housing.

Kensington and Chelsea admits rushed' Grenfell housing purchases were unsafe

West London council acknowledges risks in acquiring 290 properties post-Grenfell, now deemed unsafe for social housing.

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London politics

Hundreds of London blocks still with serious fire safety defects eight years after Grenfell, LFB warns

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Volante Social Housing / MONADNOCK

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Athletes' Village Paris 2024 Olympic Games / TRIPTYQUE + chaixetmorel.

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Volante Social Housing / MONADNOCK

Nieuw-Zuid project enhances a fifties neighborhood with five new buildings, incorporating social housing and thoughtful design to optimize space and light.

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Athletes' Village Paris 2024 Olympic Games / TRIPTYQUE + chaixetmorel.

Treat social housing as critical infrastructure to unlock billions, says Peabody boss

Social housing should be classified as critical national infrastructure to secure billions in funding for investment.

Current spending on social housing prioritizes subsidies over building, straining the housing system.

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London politics

Dulwich localswant affordable pub or restaurant' on site of derelict pub

London politics

Oliver Callan: Balbriggan is booming - let's just hope it doesn't start getting notions like Kinsale

London politics

Dulwich localswant affordable pub or restaurant' on site of derelict pub

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

London politics

Oliver Callan: Balbriggan is booming - let's just hope it doesn't start getting notions like Kinsale

UK politics

Social housing complaints soar as watchdog warns of 'simmering anger'

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Disabled Kingston tenant 'confined mostly to living room for months'

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

UK politics

Social housing complaints soar as watchdog warns of 'simmering anger'

Miscellaneous

Disabled Kingston tenant 'confined mostly to living room for months'

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Sinn Fein accuses Government of claim that families use disability assessments to access social housing

UK news

Sinn Fein accuses Government of claim that families use disability assessments to access social housing

UK news

Sinn Fein accuses Government of claim that families use disability assessments to access social housing

UK news

Sinn Fein accuses Government of claim that families use disability assessments to access social housing

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Social Housing Units 2104 / HARQUITECTES

The new social housing project effectively uses demolition materials from an old school for construction, promoting sustainability through urban mining.

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Approval for Bauhaus-inspired housing above Southwark tube station

London politics

One million new homes: London Mayor targets 'grey belt' land in housing push

London politics

Shoreditch towers plan secures 'support in principle' from City Hall

New residential towers in Shoreditch aim to provide co-living spaces to help address London's housing crisis.

London politics

New 32-home zero-carbon housing scheme completed in Greenwich

Greenwich Council's new development provides 32 homes, enhancing community stability amidst London's housing crisis.

London food

Approval for Bauhaus-inspired housing above Southwark tube station

The Southwark tube station development shifts from commercial to residential, featuring student housing and council homes.

One million new homes: London Mayor targets 'grey belt' land in housing push

The Mayor of London aims to double housing construction by expanding into degraded greenbelt land.

London politics

Shoreditch towers plan secures 'support in principle' from City Hall

London politics

New 32-home zero-carbon housing scheme completed in Greenwich

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Big Tech tried to kill an affordable housing measure in Seattle. They lost

Seattle voters supported a payroll tax for social housing despite heavy opposition funding from tech giants.

Art trail launched in Regent's Park Estate

A public art trail in the Regent's Park Estate showcases 12 installations to celebrate community creativity and heritage, informed by feedback from over 1,600 local residents.

London

Tube staff should get priority access to affordable homes built by TfL, RMT union demands

The union argues that transport workers, deemed essential during the pandemic, deserve priority access to social housing projects by TfL to support their roles in keeping London operational.

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