Affordable Housing Index /

Welcome to the index — a global survey of solutions to the affordable housing crisis.

Jul 19, 20202 min

Helping Workforce Renters in Denver, Colorado

Denver is piloting a program to subsidize vacant market rate units for workforce families and individuals seeking quality housing.

Jul 19, 20202 min

Forcing Large Landlords to Rent Empty Apartments in Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona demands that large companies sitting on empty apartments rent them within one month or face a forced sale to the government at 50

Jul 19, 20204 min

Federal Housing Plans from 2020 Democratic Nominees in the U.S.

Early in the race, several Democratic presidential candidates presented new and ambitious federal housing policies.

Apr 12, 20202 min

Renters' Commission in Seattle, Washington

Neighborhood councils are typically run by long-time homeowners. Seattle flipped the script by establishing a Renters’ Commission.

Dec 1, 20192 min

Housing and Development Board of Singapore

Singapore is known for having one of the most successful approaches to public housing with around 80 percent of residents living in...

Aug 31, 20192 min

Residential Infill Project in Portland, Oregon

Disruptive Design was a three-part design competition that focused on challenges to designing new, affordable, and owner-occupied housing in

Jul 28, 20192 min

Housing First in Helsinki, Finland

Housing First starts with providing housing for those experiencing homelessness rather than making it an end goal. The Housing First is a...