Public Housing Unchained?
By Deborah Austin and Nancy Bernstine
Two recently passed bills promise to overhaul public housing, but will they hurt or help public housing residents?
Public Housing Resources

Rep. Rick Lazio Interview
Interview by Deborah Austin
New York's Republican Congressman, whose H.R. 2 aims to fundamentally change public housing, describes his vision for America's poor.

GOP Aims to Shut out Poor
By Rep. Nydia Velazquez
Current public housing reform legislation punishes the poor and undoes a historical commitment, this Democratic Congresswoman from New York City contends.

Taking Charge: Public Housing Tenants Organize
By Lucia Hwang
Two national groups are organizing public housing tenants to bring their voices to the attention of the local authorities and the national scene.
Sidebar: Portland Commits to Poor

Melvin L. Oliver Interview
Interview by John Atlas with Harold Simon
The Ford Foundation's new Vice President for Asset Building and Community Development shares his views on poverty, racism, and the foundation's new direction in promoting community development.

Getting the Lead Out
By Cushing N. Dolbeare and Don Ryan
Lead-safe affordable housing development.
Lead Resources