The 2024 calendar year was dynamic and impactful for the Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation (PAHRC). PAHRC—part of the HAI Group family of companies—remained at the forefront of the affordable housing conversation, producing critical insights and resources to support the industry.
Among the highlights of the year were three landmark reports that set the tone for advancing equity and resilience in public and affordable housing:
- The National Risk Index and Racial Equity for Renters, which provided an in-depth look at vulnerabilities faced by housing authorities nationwide.
- Public Housing Pathways to Advancing Equity, a comprehensive study on initiatives to foster inclusivity and fairness.
- 2024 Picture of Preservation, an essential snapshot of preservation efforts across the sector.
But PAHRC didn’t stop there. The research team also delivered a steady stream of blog content that tackled the most pressing challenges, opportunities, and trends shaping affordable housing. From strategies for addressing the housing affordability crisis to exploring innovations in sustainability, these blogs captured the attention of housing professionals, policymakers, and advocates alike.
Reflecting on 2024, we’re excited to share a roundup of the year’s most-read blog posts. These articles represent the topics that resonated most with our audience, offering insights, solutions, and inspiration for anyone invested in the future of affordable housing. Let’s dive into the stories that made waves in 2024.
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Most popular research blogs
How U.S. Veterans Have Helped Shape Affordable Housing: Understand the history of housing insecurity veterans face, the unique needs that persist today, and ways housing agencies can help secure homes for these individuals.
Building Safe and Fair Housing for All: A Focus on LGBTQ+ Communities: Learn ways public housing authorities can support LGBTQ+ residents, including programs, practices, and policies that improve resident outcomes.
Partnering for Wellness: 8 Strategies for Public Housing Health Initiatives: Acquire essential tips to promote health initiatives at your organization, from securing internal buy-in to strengthening partnerships and reimagining programs.
Want to Build New Deeply Affordable Housing? Check Out the Faircloth-to-RAD Program: Determine whether the Faircloth-to-RAD program offered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development may be something your organization can leverage to provide affordable housing to residents.
The State of Affordable Housing: Key Findings from the 2024 Picture of Preservation: Read key findings from the 2024 Picture of Preservation report, jointly published by PAHRC and the National Low Income Housing Coalition, including the need for improved policies to preserve the nation’s federally assisted housing stock, and more.
Research Case Study: Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s EnVision Center: Discover how the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority provides community members without financial means access to professional and personal growth opportunities.
From Risk to Resilience: Resources to Protect Affordable Housing from Natural Hazards: Using data from PAHRC and the NLIHC’s Natural Hazards and Federally Assisted Housing report, learn ways to make your properties more resilient to heat waves, tornadoes, riverine flooding, earthquakes, and other destructive hazards.
Research Case Study: Elm City Communities’ One Million Jobs Campaign: See how Elm City Communities, a public housing authority in New Haven, Connecticut, is assisting formerly incarcerated individuals to secure career placements through its partnership with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s One Million Jobs Campaign.
Bottom line
From groundbreaking reports to insightful blogs, PAHRC continues to equip industry professionals with the knowledge and tools to tackle today’s challenges. Have a topic you’d like us to explore? Contact our team to share your ideas and help shape the conversation.
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