Homelessness - Case Studies and Examples

"Can Utah’s Approach to Homelessness Work Everywhere?"

In 2015, Utah made major headlines for “solving homelessness.” What does that look like today and can this model be applied elsewhere?

"Is Infill Microhousing the Solution to High Homelessness Rates?"

One major consequence of the housing crisis is increased rates of homelessness. Real estate development and design experts in Tennessee are responding by designing multiunit housing prototypes that blend in with existing neighborhoods.

"To Address Public Washroom Shortage, This City Took an Incremental Approach"

It can be difficult to find a free public restroom. Here’s how one city in Alberta is tackling the problem, through small, immediately effective solutions.

"The Bottom-Up Revolution Is...Uniting For-Profits and Nonprofits to End Homelessness"

Beth Silverman is working on a non-traditional—and very successful—approach to housing affordability.

"Low-Income Families in Philly Want to Build Their Own Future"

The City of Philadelphia is pursuing expensive new construction while neglecting basic maintenance on hundreds of houses that could become homes for low-income residents. Now, residents are taking matters into their own hands.