How Well Are we Housed?
Description
Housing conditions and measures can help us understand why and how housing matters. This week, we’ll examine foundational evidence for how well we are housed in the United States, and will examine some of the common discourses and factors surrounding policy debates around housing.
This class session will be held via Zoom. Please check your email / calendar invite for the link.
Learning Goals
- Develop a basic understanding of the housing delivery and regulatory system in the United States.
- Articulate the nature of key discourses regarding housing production and consumption.
- Become familiar with key indicators and measures of housing supply and consumption in the United States.
Readings
Read the Executive Summary and skim the rest.