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City + Regional Planning Research

A key resource for housing and economic development is HUD User, including Office of Policy Development and Research datasets, research and reports, and housing market reports. Also explore the International Housing Association.

Research

PAIS Index
Use the index to find articles on contemporary public affairs and policy issues worldwide.
Research from the National Low Income Housing Coalition
Access their research that makes clear the need for housing for America’s lowest income people.
EconLit
Get article abstracts for economics-related topics, from by the American Economic Association.

Data + Statistics

ProQuest Statistical Insight
Get federal, state, and international statistics on public health and urban issues.
Statista
Access statistics and studies on over 600 industries.
OECD Affordable Housing Database
Learn about affordable housing, from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
U.S. Census Bureau: Housing
Get data that presents a comprehensive picture of housing in America.

Public Health

National Center for Health in Public Housing
Learn about health care access and disparities for residents of public and assisted housing.
Health Communities: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Learn about health and the built environment, community health, disparities, and social determinants.
Community Tool Box
Use this free resource to build healthier communities and bring about social change.

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