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Seattle's mayor discovered $5 million in unused city funds to build more tiny house villages for people experiencing homelessness. She's calling on volunteers to help construct 1,000 new shelter units across the city.
Fixing up old buildings across America created 116,000 jobs and pumped nearly $13 billion into the economy last year. From a 1960s Florida apartment tower to a former Texas bus station turned boutique hotel, historic preservation is proving to be a powerful engine for community revival.
While some cities turn to criminalization, evidence shows three strategies actually work to end homelessness. Housing First programs, direct cash support, and removing rental barriers are proven to keep people off the streets.
France's first social housing residence for LGBTQ seniors opened in Lyon last October, offering 16 apartments where residents can live authentically and safely. For many who faced decades of isolation and violence, it's a chance to finally belong.
A new government study shows more Mexicans have access to quality education, housing, and nutritious food than ever before. Between 2016 and 2024, every major social indicator improved except one.
A new 12-story student residence in British Columbia is made almost entirely of wood that captured carbon while growing. Canada leads the world with 700 of these climate-friendly buildings, and a new national housing program is scaling production to drive costs down.
Kerwin Pittman spent 11 years behind bars. Now he's transforming the North Carolina jail where others served time into a campus that offers housing and job training for people rebuilding their lives after incarceration.
A Utah company just made simple, stylish living more accessible with a 200-square-foot tiny house starting at $50,700. The Mysa 200 offers everything needed for comfortable living in a smart, single-level design.
Federal leaders are shifting homeless policy from housing-only models to comprehensive care addressing addiction, mental health, and trauma. The approach prioritizes structured support and measurable outcomes over spending alone.
A family-sized tiny house just proved you don't need a mansion to make room for everyone. Dragon Tiny Homes squeezed three full bedrooms into a 32-foot towable home that costs under $80,000.
A retired engineer nicknamed "Ready Mix" has spent 25 years building homes for families from Nicaragua to Kentucky, proving that one person's dedication can transform thousands of lives. His story shows how volunteering abroad changes both the helper and the helped.
A west London development is turning waste heat from a police data center into low-carbon heating for 4,000 homes. The system runs at 264% efficiency, nearly three times better than traditional gas boilers.
Ten-year-old Palestinian Khalil Islam Abou Dagga arrived in Tunisia this week to receive specialized orthopedic treatment, joining 173 injured children and adults who've found medical care there since October 2023. The country has opened its doors and hospitals to families in need, covering all costs from housing to healthcare.
A mom in the Bronx just plugged a $400 solar panel into her wall outlet and started generating her own power. Now lawmakers in 27 states want to make these game-changing balcony systems legal for everyone.
Canterbury's Selwyn District is booming as families discover affordable housing, big backyards, and small-town charm just minutes from the city. Towns like Lincoln and Prebbleton are transforming sleepy paddocks into thriving communities where newcomers feel like they've won the lottery.
Ghanaians living abroad sent home a record-breaking $7.8 billion in 2025, making the diaspora the country's most reliable development partner. The money flows directly into families, education, businesses, and housing without bureaucracy or conditions.
Japan just unveiled its first two-story 3D-printed house designed to withstand earthquakes using geometry inspired by natural caves. The innovative home combines robotic construction with earthquake-resistant engineering to meet the country's strict seismic safety standards.
Two new California communities are built around working farms instead of golf courses or pools, bringing fresh produce right outside residents' doors. These "agrihoods" could help cities tackle climate change while making nutritious food more accessible.
A program born from one woman's experience with homelessness is now transforming abandoned homes across New Mexico into safe housing. Landlords get up to $25,000 per unit to refurbish properties, and the loan disappears if they rent to voucher holders.
Battle Creek just launched a new Housing Fund with $750,000 in seed money to tackle a 3,000-unit housing shortage that's been holding back economic growth. The ambitious plan aims to build and rehabilitate 1,000 homes by 2035, giving families more options and helping local businesses find the workers they need.
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