Research partnership focused on housing access and discrimination in the Toronto area. Research projects examine the housing search process used by immigrants and refugees, the quality and cost of the housing they obtain, the degree to which their housing www.hnc.utoronto.ca
Helps local organizations in rural America build affordable homes. Includes information about loans, technical assistance, training, links, publications and relevant articles. www.ruralhome.org
Made up of groups and individuals interested in educating the public about issues related to housing and homeownership in the United States. Includes membership list and information, FAQ, press releases, and current projects. www.homeownershipalliance.com
Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes. alliance.unh.edu
Providing technical services and support, helping families and communities compete for financial resources and empowering people to be leaders. Includes current programs, how to join, FAQ and related links. www.selfhelpenterprises.org
Bimonthly magazine on housing in Britain published by the nonprofit Shelter. Includes subscription information, resources, past articles and a look at the current issue. www.roofmag.org.uk
UK housing information resource, containing a social housing database, information and topical debate. Also includes an online maintenance manual. www.housingnet.co.uk
Includes up to date national news on social housing issues. There are many useful links to related sites, and also a forum to publish your views. www.uksocialhousing.co.uk
In this yearlong special reporting project Housing First, NPR News explores the housing dilemmas of Americans with special needs -- and how lack of housing can stymy their efforts to join mainstream society. www.npr.org/news/specials/housingfirst
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University analyzes the ways in which housing policy and practices are shaped by economic and demographic trends. www.jchs.harvard.edu
Professional body for individual practitioners in the broad social housing sector in Australasia - linking social housing workers in Australia and New Zealand. Details of membership benefits, events and publications. www.housinginstitute.org
AHURI is a consortium of research centres funded by Australian State and Commonwealth Governments, as well as by member universities. Site includes a significant body of housing research publications funded by AHURI. www.ahuri.edu.au
Largest provider of affordable housing in Santa Monica in the United States. Works with the City, State and other organizations to finance new construction and rehab of older buildings. Also manages and maintains buildings. www.communitycorp.org
A national advocacy and educational association for individuals and businesses involved in the financing, development and management of affordable rural housing. www.carh.org
Oversees home ownership, low-income housing assistance, fair housing laws, homelessness, aid for distressed neighborhoods, and housing development programs in the United States. Site provides details of HUD offices and programs, as well as resources for c www.hud.gov
The Network is composed of researchers from a variety of social science disciplines dealing with housing and urban issues. Includes details of conferences, events and publications. www.enhr.ibf.uu.se
Organisation that is pro-development, pro-environmental, and pro-livability. They promote "Transparent Neighbourhoods". Includes details of Emerald Awards for Neighborhood Planning and Building Excellence. www.green-neighborhoods.com