Jun
25
The State of the Nation's Housing 2019 Release
Join us as we release the 2019 State of the Nation's Housing report at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Tue, Jun 25, 2019
Events
On campus and online, we host dozens of events each year to examine important housing policy issues. In addition to seminars, lectures, and panel discussions here at Harvard, we convene conferences and symposia around the country, bringing together housing practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. Please sign up for our email list at the bottom of this page to hear about upcoming events, and visit YouTube to watch videos of past events.
There are no upcoming events at the moment.
Apr
25
The Future of Public Housing
Join us for a panel discussion about the future of public housing in the U.S...
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Apr
24
Seizing the Opportunity: A Conversation with Ben Seigel and Aaron Thomas
Described as an innovative new tool for American economic development, Opportunity Zones were introduced into the tax code through the Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017. Ben Seigel was named Baltimore City’s first Opportunity Zones Coordinator in October 2018.
Wed, Apr 24, 2019
Apr
19
Are Americans Stuck in Place? Changing Patterns of Residential Mobility and Migration
From the 1940s to the 1980s, about 1 in 5 Americans moved every year. Today, only about 1 in 10 Americans move each year. Moreover, while the largest declines in mobility have been among young adults...
Fri, Apr 19, 2019
Apr
12
POSTPONED: The Impact of Airbnb on the Residential Housing Market
This event has been postponed.
Fri, Apr 12, 2019
Apr
9
Is Opportunity Knocking: Can Opportunity Zones Aid Distressed Neighborhoods?
With the right regulations and guardrails in place, Opportunity Zones might catalyze inclusive economic growth in some of the nation’s most distressed neighborhoods. Laurel Blatchford, President of Enterprise Community Partners, comes to the Harvard Kennedy School.
Tue, Apr 9, 2019
Apr
5
The Economic Effects of Climate Change Adaptation Measures: Evidence from Miami-Dade County and New York City
How are local housing markets affected by a variety of localized efforts to respond to the impacts of global climate change, such as spending on facilities designed to protect homes from hurricanes?
Fri, Apr 5, 2019
Apr
3
Cycle of Segregation: Why American Neighborhoods Are Still Divided Along Racial Lines
A lunchtime event with Maria Krysan, a professor of sociology at the University of Illinois, Chicago and co-author of the award-winning book, Cycle of Segregation: Social Processes and Residential Stratification,
Wed, Apr 3, 2019
Mar
29
Informal Means: Alternative Design Practices in Latin(x) America
A collaboration between LatinGSD, GSD Career Services and Loeb Fellowship, the event explores successful non-traditional and multi-scalar fields of practice as opportunities to develop business models via social agency, advocacy, and activism.
Fri, Mar 29, 2019
Mar
26
Diverse City: How Equitable Design and Development Will Shape Urban Futures
Kimberly Dowdell has designed or managed over $100 million in assets as a licensed architect, a real estate project manager, and a city government official. Her career with major architectural and real estate firms in Washington, D.C. and New York coupled with her tenure working with the City of Detroit have rounded out Kimberly’s experience as an equitable development professional.
Tue, Mar 26, 2019
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Our Mission
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies strives to improve equitable access to decent, affordable homes in thriving communities. We conduct rigorous research to advance policy and practice, and we bring together diverse stakeholders to spark new ideas for addressing housing challenges. Through teaching and fellowships, we mentor and inspire the next generation of housing leaders.
