Research-To-Practice Brief

Promoting Neighborhood Improvement while Protecting Low-Income Families

The Urban Institute reviews the affects of gentrification on the welfare of low-income families, and offers strategies for preserving housing in the neighborhoods. Such strategies include creating a market for rent options or insurance against rising rental costs, and offering financial instruments to insure builders, and preserve and increase the development of affordable housing.

Source
Partner Resources
National/International
National
Topics/Subtopics
Supportive Services
Special Populations
Publication Date
2007-05-01