November 09, 2023

A newly proposed housing development in Baltimore, Carehaus, will provide housing for seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers, bridging the gap between independent living and nursing homes. The project aims to provide lower housing costs, support caregivers, and create a sustainable model for communal living. This multigenerational building will be one of the first care-based cohousing projects in the country.

The Los Angeles City Council has approved a report on the feasibility of the development of a digital dashboard to track public eviction filings. The dashboard, if approved, will provide resources, “know your rights” information, and a pathway for tenants to file complaints if they suspect illegal eviction filings. It aims to standardize information and support for tenants and landlords and ensure compliance with new eviction filing requirements.

As climate-related disasters become deadlier and costlier, local governments must decide whether to continue construction in high-risk areas. Though the pressure to build is significant, disasters have incurred more than $580 billion in costs and claimed thousands of lives over the past five years, prompting some states to restrict areas for development. States such as Arizona, California, and New Jersey are seeking to find a balance between accommodating growth and ensuring safety from floods, wildfires, and droughts.

In the wake of the pandemic, many public schools expanded their services beyond traditional academics, offering health care, housing assistance, child care, and food aid to students and communities. In a recent US Department of Education survey, 60 percent of public schools reported partnering with community organizations to provide these services, a notable increase from the previous year. Though federal pandemic funds boosted community engagement, the long-term sustainability and future funding sources for these expanded roles are uncertain.