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The NYU Furman Center advances research and debate on housing, neighborhoods, and urban policy. Established in 1995, it is a joint center of the New York University School of Law and the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Its mission is to: 1. Conduct objective academic and empirical research on legal and public policy issues involving land use, real estate, housing, and urban affairs in the United States; 2. Promote frank and productive discussions among elected and appointed officials, leaders of the real estate industry, leaders of non-profit housing and community development organizations, scholars, and students about critical issues in land use, real estate, and urban policy; 3. Present essential data and analysis about the state of New York City’s housing and neighborhoods to those involved in land use, real estate development, community economic development, housing, urban economics, and urban policy; and 4. Train the next generation of urban policy leaders—including researchers, analysts, and practitioners—by fostering an enriching environment where students meaningfully contribute to the Center’s work. The NYU Furman Center received the prestigious MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions in 2012. This distinguished award recognized the Center's excellence in providing objective, policy-relevant research and analyses to address the challenges facing New York City and other communities across the nation.

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The NYU Furman Center invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Economics Fellow. The Fellow’s time is shared equally between independent research on topics of their choice, and Furman Center research projects, conducted jointly with faculty members, graduate students, and staff. Our ideal Post-Doc Fellow has: - a Ph.D. in Economics or other quantitative social science discipline - experience working with large data sets - strong econometrics skills - strong oral and written communications skills - strong skills in programming for data analysis (such as in R, Stata, or SAS) - the ability to work as part of a team and to meet deadlines - interest in housing, real estate, or local public finance are pluses More details and instructions to apply can be found in the link: https://lnkd.in/eZq-zteW
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For many households, owning a home is both a means of wealth creation and a source of stability. However, residents of color face systemic challenges in attaining homeownership. These obstacles are deeply rooted in a long history of racist housing practices, including predatory lending, racial steering, and redlining. Even today, households of color continue to face bias and lag behind white households in income, wealth, and credit. These disparities are especially acute for Black households. Between 2012 and 2022, homeownership rates increased for Asian and Hispanic households but declined by nearly two percentage points for Black households, according to a recent analysis by NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solution Lab’s Tony B.. This decline is notable, as the homeownership rate for Black households was already the lowest among all racial and ethnic groups in 2012. Find the rest of the NYU Furman Center's Housing Solutions Lab’s analysis on recent homeownership trends here: https://lnkd.in/eMiumvn4
Implementing retrofits is a vital strategy for strengthening both single-family and multifamily homes against climate-related natural hazards, according to a recent brief by the NYU Furman Center's Housing Solutions Lab. These initiatives encompass various improvements, such as the installation of energy-efficient windows and doors, upgrades to more efficient lighting and appliances, and the addition of roof overhangs, storm shutters, and cool roofs. By embracing retrofits, cities can enhance energy and water efficiency, and promote equity for lower-income residents, who are more likely to live in older homes, spend a higher share of their income on energy costs, and are at higher risk from climate-related natural disasters. This approach also contributes to improving the overall health and safety of homes, while concurrently enabling households to save money and improve their resilience. Read more about important strategies and policy choices that localities can promote to encourage retrofits in their communities at the NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab climate resource page#cities #climaterisk #housing #policy #research #data #climate
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The NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab has built a one-stop housing policy platform – Local Housing Solutions – to help provide small- and midsize-cities necessary tools and step-by-step guidance to assist localities develop, implement, and monitor local housing strategies. Developed for policymakers and practitioners from cities of different sizes and different levels of resources and technical capacity, Local Housing Solutions presents a rich and evolving set of resources to support comprehensive, balanced, and equitable housing strategies that enhance affordability, protect low-income residents from displacement and unsafe conditions, and foster inclusive neighborhoods. Resources include: -> Learn more about affordable housing -> Explore a variety of housing policies -> Develop and implement a local housing strategy to address your community’s housing needs -> Discover how to leverage public data to draw insights about your community -> Read case studies to learn from cities around the country about how they are using housing policies to reach their goals Local Housing Solutions also provides information to help cities pursue housing policies that reduce disparities, advance opportunity, and promote racial equity. Visit NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab to learn more
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Equitable disaster preparation and recovery efforts seek to ensure that all community members can prepare for and recover from natural disasters, according to a recent brief by the NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab. Key steps and resources localities can use to promote more equitable planning for disaster preparedness and recovery include: 1. Determine people and places at risk of climate-related natural disasters. Several existing tools can help localities identify communities with an elevated risk of being impacted by climate change and determine where to focus their planning and recovery efforts. 2. Structure equitable resilience and recovery programs. Localities should prioritize the housing needs of those who may be least able to prepare for and respond to disasters to ensure these communities can access and benefit from disaster management efforts. 3. Tailor resilience and recovery efforts to the needs of specific communities that face disproportionate risks related to climate change due to social, economic, or geographic factors. 4. Evaluate equity metrics and program outcomes. Localities can use this data to assess whether the programs are reaching their target audiences and adjust their outreach and engagement efforts as needed. Read more about how cities can ensure equity in disaster preparedness and recovery efforts here#cities #climaterisk #housing #policy #research #data #climate
Ensuring equity in disaster preparedness and recovery efforts localhousingsolutions.org
Nearly every area in the United States faces risk from natural disasters. Storms, floods, fires, and other weather-related hazards can devastate homes and lead to displacement, housing instability, and community infrastructure loss. As climate change makes natural disasters more common and destructive, local policymakers face the growing challenge of preparing for and responding to them. The NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab has put together a series of case studies exploring steps localities have taken to either plan for or respond to a natural disaster while addressing affordability and other housing challenges. Our first case study looks at what happened when wildfires scorched Sonoma County in October 2017, destroying thousands of homes and exacerbating the area’s affordability crisis. Local leaders at the time worked to rebuild as quickly as possible while addressing long-term affordability issues and the risk of future fires. Policymakers implemented a suite of policy changes to maximize the impact of federal relief funds, leading to a faster recovery than expected. Their efforts also advanced and energized an ongoing mission to increase the regional housing supply and make Sonoma more inclusive. Read more about the strategies deployed in Sonoma County and their applicability to other disaster-affected areas here https://buff.ly/3qSoEZT #cities #climaterisk #housing #policy #research #data #climate
Disaster resilience and recovery strategies from Sonoma County, CA; Honolulu, HI; and Larimer County, CO - Local Housing Solutions localhousingsolutions.org
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The NYU Furman Center is pleased to announce our esteemed panel for our upcoming Oct. 9 Policy Breakfast who will discuss growing calls for state and local governments to play a more direct role in investing, financing, building, and owning new housing. They include: Nicole Ferreira, President, CPC Mortgage Company RuthAnne Visnauskas, Commissioner, New York State Homes & Community Renewal Sherry Wang, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs, Urban Investment Group Stockton Williams, Executive Director, National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA)Our experts in urban policy, housing finance, and public administration will explore the potential benefits and challenges of New York City and New York State taking a more active role in multifamily housing development, with a focus on mixed-income financing models that blend public and private investments. The discussion will also examine the challenges governments would face as developers, including managing risks and ensuring financial sustainability while achieving affordability goals. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e44Kxeup
What actions can cities take today to promote climate-ready housing? 1. Understand your city’s present and future climate risks, as these will define the purpose and methods of subsequent efforts. 2. Assess the context of your city’s residential patterns, past land use decisions, and climate risks to guide equitable policy processes and impacts. 3. Convene housing and climate stakeholders. Comprehensive and effective housing policy depends on meaningful collaboration with stakeholders that address climate issues. This includes departments of public works, local non-profits, the local community, and others. 4. Build a suite of policies and programs that address current needs, future conditions, and past influences on the residential landscape of your city. Discover tools that cities can use to promote climate-ready housing at NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab https://buff.ly/4dVgGly #cities #climaterisk #housing #policy #research #data #climate
For the first time, NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab is hosting a state-wide 2024 Peer Cities Network in New York. Eight cities – Albany, Binghamton, Elmira, Ithaca, Kingston, Newburgh, Utica, and Wayne County – will participate in the program designed for housing leaders from jurisdictions across the state eager to implement, refine, and strengthen tools to meet rental housing and homeownership needs in their communities. But, what is the Peer Cities Network? The Peer Cities Network is a year-long cohort experience that brings leaders of small and midsize cities together to learn about the latest housing policy research. Cities will gain an understanding in innovative approaches to practice and build their internal capacity to accomplish their individual housing goals. The Peer Cities Network provides local leaders access to policy experts, tailored technical assistance designed to support their progress on a specific policy initiative or program, and recurring engagement with a group of similarly situated cities to foster shared learning and exchange. The Peer Cities Network content and focus vary from year to year. Previous cohorts have focused on pandemic-related emergency housing needs and exploring housing policy topics, such as land use and zoning reforms; eviction prevention; rental and security deposit assistance; access to homeownership; efforts to increase access to low-poverty, opportunity-rich neighborhoods; and efforts to address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated housing. Read more about the Peer Cities Network here:
Peer Cities Network - Local Housing Solutions localhousingsolutions.org

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