Housing

Habitat (UNCHS)</a> - Analyses and studies human settlement patterns, and develops methods for controlled settlement with the preservation of the environment in mind.

Includes up to date national news on social housing issues. There are many useful links to related sites, and also a forum to publish your views.

Information on all squatted buildings and areas around the world. An international forum on squatted houses, squatting and carsides.

Providing technical services and support, helping families and communities compete for financial resources and empowering people to be leaders. Includes current programs, how to join, FAQ and related links.

Organizes seminars in the UK to discuss housing issues, such as how to create healthy communities, landlords, personal problems, and real estate markets.

Bimonthly magazine on housing in Britain published by the nonprofit Shelter. Includes subscription information, resources, past articles and a look at the current issue.

Shares information and ideas about economic and social regeneration, and resident-led estate based projects.

Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes.

Describes activities and history of MPRAC, a group of inner-city landlords, offering its view of tenant-landlord issues and the treatment of landlords by the local government and news media.

Independent development and social research charity, supporting a wide programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social policy.

The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University analyzes the ways in which housing policy and practices are shaped by economic and demographic trends.

UK housing information resource, containing a social housing database, information and topical debate. Also includes an online maintenance manual.

Research partnership focused on housing access and discrimination in the Toronto area. Research projects examine the housing search process used by immigrants and refugees, the quality and cost of the housing they obtain, the degree to which their housing needs are met, and the nature and extent of any housing-related discrimination.

The government agency who fund and regulate Registered Social Landlords (including housing associations) in England.

Helps local organizations in rural America build affordable homes. Includes information about loans, technical assistance, training, links, publications and relevant articles.