Homelessness Is a Housing Problem: How Structural Factors Explain U.S. Patterns book

Homelessness Is a Housing Problem: How Structural Factors Explain U.S. Patterns

Gregg Colburn & Clayton Aldern  

 8 Key ideas

 25 MINS

Society & Culture  

Want to unravel the paradox of homelessness amidst prosperity in America?

How do cities like Seattle and San Francisco grapple with high homelessness rates despite their affluence?

What role does affordable housing play in the landscape of homelessness?

Can we learn something from Mississippi's low per capita homelessness rate despite its poverty?

Dive in to understand the complexities beneath the surface of homelessness and how structural changes, rather than temporary fixes, can pave the way towards lasting solutions.


Want to unravel the paradox of homelessness amidst prosperity in America?

How do cities like Seattle and San Francisco grapple with high homelessness rates despite their affluence?

What role does affordable housing play in the landscape of homelessness?

Can we learn something from Mississippi's low per capita homelessness rate despite its poverty?

Dive in to understand the complexities beneath the surface of homelessness and how structural changes, rather than temporary fixes, can pave the way towards lasting solutions.

 

Key Ideas

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#1

Can America Solve Its Homelessness Paradox Amid Political Blame Games and Housing Crises?

01 Jan 1970

02:14

02:14


#2

Halving Homelessness: A Decade-Long Victory for Veterans Amidst Rising Economic Inequality

01 Jan 1970

02:20

02:20


#3

Is Affluence the Real Culprit Behind Rising Homelessness in Cities Like Seattle and San Francisco?

01 Jan 1970

02:09

02:09


#4

From Seattle to Washington: Unraveling the Homelessness Debate

01 Jan 1970

03:29

03:29


#5

Can Housing Market Dynamics Solve the Homelessness Paradox in America's Richer States?

01 Jan 1970

03:15

03:15


#6

Amazon's HQ2 Gamble: Cities Weigh Economic Growth Against Housing Crisis

01 Jan 1970

03:05

03:05


#7

Can We Solve Homelessness Like Barack Obama Tackled Complex Presidential Challenges?

01 Jan 1970

04:28

04:28


#8

Final Recap

01 Jan 1970

04:29

04:29



About Author

Gregg Colburn and Clayton Aldern are the authors of "Homelessness Is a Housing Problem: How Structural Factors Explain U.S. Patterns," a book that explores the systemic and structural issues contributing to homelessness in the United States. Colburn is an assistant professor at the University of Washington specializing in housing and homelessness, while Aldern is a policy analyst and journalist focused on social issues. Their work emphasizes the importance of understanding regional disparities in homelessness and advocates for policy solutions that address the underlying housing market dynamics.

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