The University of California, Berkeley, has been trying for years, against determined opposition, to build new student housing on part of the iconic property.
Tag: Public and Subsidized Housing
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Federal Housing Assistance Shrinks as Cost of Rent Rises
Rents have surged and homelessness is at record heights, but fewer of the poorest tenants are getting housing assistance — in stark contrast to growth in other safety net programs.
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After 50 Years, a Danish Commune Is Shaken From Its Utopian Dream
The semiautonomous community of Christiania, in the heart of Copenhagen, was created as a post-’60s anarchistic paradise. But violence and drugs may spell its end.
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‘Absolute Chaos’: Residents Evacuated From Public Housing Tower in England
The evacuation of a tower block in Bristol, after surveys found structural concerns, drew fresh attention to the construction of Britain’s public housing high-rises and possible safety issues.
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Disabled New Yorkers Face Extra Costs in Finding Housing
Some landlords are asking disabled people to foot the bill for accommodations, leaving even those with ample resources without an accessible place to live.