United States

 

Centre for Urban Policy and Research
The Center is recognised for its research on: affordable housing, land use policy development impact analysis, the costs of sprawl, transportation information systems, environmental impacts, and community economic development. 

 

HUD User
US Dept of Housing and Urban Development Housing and Urban Research Policy. This is a good compendium of US policy and research on housing and community development.

 

Joint Center for Housing Studies, Harvard University
 The Joint Centre analyses the dynamic relationships between housing markets and economic, demographic, and social trends, providing leaders in government, business, and the non-profit sector with the knowledge needed to develop effective policies and strategies.

 

KnowledgePlex
A comprehensive database on housing research and policy, mainly US focused. 

 

Affordable Housing, Design and Urban Form
The Affordable Housing Design Advisor US site tool, resource, idea bank and step-by step guide to design in affordable housing. 

 

Congress for New Urbanism
New urbanists support regional planning for open space, appropriate architecture and planning, and the balanced development of jobs and housing.

 

Design Matters
This is a catalogue of affordable housing located throughout the US. The City Design Centre at the University of Illinois at Chicago compiled this Internet catalogue to recognise and learn from the work of outstanding practitioners.

 

Good Neighbors:  Affordable Family Housing
Positive examples of well-designed affordable housing projects in the United States.

 

The National Neighborhood Coalition
Useful site for material on affordable housing and smart growth.

 

Commission for Architecture and the Build Environment
The CABE Digital Library gives free access to detailed information on some of the UK's best buildings and public spaces. It aims to be a world-class resource, demonstrating the value of good design and providing inspiration for a wide audience. 

 

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Last modified: Sunday, 5 February 2012