Traditional programs designed to assist low- and moderate-income (LMI) renters and prospective homebuyers may not be sufficient given the rapidly accelerating Greater Boston real-estate market. Kathleen Gill explores how a growing shortage of affordable housing impacts LMI households and what...

An affordable homeownership program that began with residents rolling up their sleeves and digging into hard work has evolved to become more efficient and effective. Franklin County's Paul Douglas explains why Rural Development Inc. got started and how its on-the-job learning has led to changes.

The call for employers to offer housing benefits has been made in Greater Boston - but to little avail so far. Looser labor markets and lack of familiarity with a new concept are some reasons why employers are hesitant. What are the prospects for employer assisted housing and what is being done...

In spite of being told it couldn’t be done, Conard-Wells spearheaded the transformation of Rau Fastener, an abandoned Providence factory. Today, attractive mixed-income rental units anchor a larger revitalization effort in the West Elmwood neighborhood.

A new idea in affordable housing—in-home child-care businesses—exemplifies big-picture thinking in community revitalization.

Cutting-edge programs address the growing recognition that homeless individuals need more than shelter to move back into the mainstream. Combining support services with housing helps individuals and families—and saves money in the long run.

Communities & Banking taps the wisdom of Rev. Steinle, the executive director of Hartford’s Christian Activities Council, a faith-based, nonsectarian organization focused on affordable housing and empowering the poor.

Helping families of low and moderate means find opportunities in high-cost areas requires special tactics. Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organization (CAN-DO) shows it can be done.

With a beneficial focus on up-front planning, green building has moved from the fringes to the mainstream. Studies are finding no statistically significant difference between the costs of green construction and traditional building—and operational savings are significant.

For over a decade, community lenders in Brockton, Massachusetts, have been working together to revitalize this urban center. Leo MacNeil reports on the Brockton Housing Partnership's efforts to increase homeownership, improve social services, and build community.