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Family Finances

Financial Security Starts with Affordable, Stable Housing

One in three US households—nearly 100 million people—struggle with housing costs that jeopardize their financial security. The problem is acute for vir ...

BY Financial Security Program & 1 more

Publication

01.14.2020
Family Finances

Highlights from EPIC’s First Expert Survey on Housing Affordability and Stability

In June 2019, Aspen EPIC – an initiative of the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program – surveyed over 100 diverse experts on housing affordable and stability.

BY Dyvonne Body, & 1 more

Blog Post

09.20.2019
Family Finances

Democrats Hear the ‘Yes in My Backyard’ Message

Our housing advisor, Jenny Schuetz of the Brookings Institution, is quoted in Atlantic article on the topic of housing and the 2020 presidential candidates.

BY Financial Security Program & 1 more

Of Interest

08.06.2019
Family Finances

A Glimpse into the Eviction Crisis

Matthew Desmond’s Evicted exhibit shines an important light on the impact of eviction on families across the nation.

BY Financial Security Program & 1 more

Blog Post

07.24.2019
Family Finances

Mayor Innovation Project

Aug. 1-3, 2019 Managing Director Joanna Smith-Ramani will join the Mayor Innovation Project's summer meeting to address household financial stability.

BY Financial Security Program

Of Interest

05.30.2019
Family Finances

EPIC's Next Consumer Financial Challenge

Housing affordability and stability have a profound impact on families’ overall financial security, and we believe now – given market conditions and policy and product opportunities – is the time to dive into this topic.

BY EPIC

Blog Post

05.21.2019
Philanthropy

Using Impact Investing to Support Affordable Housing

A scarcity of viable housing options for low income families, especially those living within our most expensive cities, continues to expose millions of Americans to conditions such as overcrowding, substandard housing quality and—particularly acute in these winter months—a lack of adequate heating.

BY Zach Wenner

Blog Post

02.25.2014
Community Development

Community Change: Theories, Practice, and Evidence

Literature on urban community dynamics is replete with examinations of the process of decline. This focus on decline is evident in early and contemporary e ...

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Publication

09.05.2006