Articles tagged 'Affordability'
Indicators and Data Tools
August 3, 2017
Regional Housing Solutions Data Tool
Recently, IHS worked with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC), and Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) to develop a housing market analysis to 1) identify the spatial patterns and characteristics of distinct subregional housing markets across northeastern Illinois and 2) identify a set of market-driven strategies responsive to local needs. The results of this collaborative effort were recently released through the Regional Housing Solutions website.
July 21, 2017
Why black homeownership rates lag even as the housing market recovers
June 29, 2017
As cities look to get greener, lower-income residents fear gentrification
June 25, 2017
In Chicago, The 606 trail has been a blessing and a problem
June 10, 2017
Former working garage next to 606 becomes luxe 6-bedroom home
May 12, 2017
Report: Cook County short nearly 190,000 affordable rental units
May 12, 2017
Alderman Profited Off The 606 — But That Doesn’t Mean He Wants You To
May 11, 2017
Why half of Cook County renters pay more than they can afford in rent
May 11, 2017
More people are renting, but de-conversion & richer tenants are fueling a terrible affordability gap
State of Rental
May 11, 2017
2017 State of Rental Housing in Cook County
This release of the State of Rental Housing in Cook County updates key data on changing rental demand, the supply of rental housing, and how these dynamics are affecting access to affordable rental housing for Cook County's lowest income households.
