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Abilities Unlimited, Inc.: http://www.treknet.net/~ada11/; This site includes information about this consultant's services, programs and products, including a wide variety of architectural, planning and design guidelines to best accommodate for the needs of persons with disabilities.; Rating: Informative; Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Arizona, Non-Profit Organization, Disability Concern
AIDS Housing Corporation: http://www.ahc.org/; This site is home of this non-profit agency that facilitates housing programs for people living with HIV disease and AIDS, primarily in Massachusetts. Information provided includes newsletters, advocacy information, employment opportunities, and recent projects and programs.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Massachusetts, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Special Interest / Minority, Design / Architectural, Hospice / Healthcare
Alliance for National Renewal: http://www.ncl.org/anr/; A website provided by a network of people and organizations who want to better their communities, this page includes resources for community organizers, planners, and those interested in healthcare, economic development, community policing and education. Links to a huge listing of partner organizations are included.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Denver, Colorado, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Colorado, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Neighborhood / Community
Alpha One: http://www.alpha-one.org/; A Maine non-profit organization run by and for people with disabilities, the Alpha One site provides disability information, programs, services and resources.; Rating: Recommended; Location: South Portland, Maine, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Maine, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Assisted Living
Alpha One's Accessible Housing Information: http://www.alpha-one.org/housing.htm; A part of the primary Alpha One site, this page provides a wealth of information about The Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, accessible design, low cost solutions, and Fair Housing.; Rating: Excellent; Location: South Portland, Maine, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Maine, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Assisted Living
Alpha-One Fair Housing Accessibility Information: http://www.alpha-one.org/builder.htm; A part of the primary Alpha One site, this page provides technical assistance regarding design and construction requirements of the 1988 Fair Housing Act. Restrictions are made on certain residential dwellings, and the site is geared toward those involved in the design and construction process: architects, builders, contractors, developers, and site planners.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Portland, Maine, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Maine, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy
Arcosanti: http://www.arcosanti.org/; This is an excellent site detailing the birth, construction and reasons behind Arcosanti, the experimental town in the high desert of Arizona housing 7000 people. Demonstrating ways to improve urban conditions and lessen destructive impacts on the earth, the site highlights the artistic, energy efficient and affordable means of construction, includes event and workshop information, is fully searchable, and is available in English, Italian, Spanish or German.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Mayer, Arizona, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Arizona, Multi-National, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute: http://www.ahuri.edu.au/; This site provides information to government and private organizations wishing to develop policy and programs in urban and housing research. Details are also included about housing policy and development, a variety of resources dealing with research, education, communication. It includes a nice array of links to related sites worldwide, as well.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, Victoria, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law: http://www.bazelon.org/; The Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Housing and other types of related legal issues are discussed on this site of a Mental Health Legal Clinic.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority
Beaver Housing Group: http://members.aol.com/beavgroup/hpage.htm; A major provider of rented, shared ownership and special needs accommodations in London, the Beaver House site includes projects, links, and other information about affordable rented housing, shared ownership and similar housing associations.; Rating: Informative; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted
Best Practices For Human Settlements Database: http://www.bestpractices.org/; "This searchable database contains proven solutions to common urban problems facing the world's cities today." A variety of projects are discussed, including those relating to affordable housing, homelessness, land usage, construction techniques, home financing, and a wealth of related issues, such as poverty, education, sustainability, economic development, social services, gender equity and equality, environmental protection, and other urban issues. Full project descriptions are provided only if you have an account with them.; Rating: Excellent; Location: New York, New York, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, New York, Multi-National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Beth Johnson Housing Group: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/bjhg/; The site for an English housing association, information is provided about their ongoing projects and programs, and includes a large list of links to English housing-related publications, political parties, networks, associations, and financial institutions.; Rating: Informative; Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted
Bethesda Project: http://www.netaxs.com/people/bethesda/; This site highlights Bethesda's mission to "nurture the possibilities of common life in small communities of disabled, homeless, single people, so that they can serve themselves, care for one another, and support one another's needs, ambitions, and hopes." Information provided includes their goals, services, various shelters (with location and contact information provided), and their volunteer needs.; Rating: Informative; Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Pennsylvania, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Assisted Living, Cohousing / Cooperative, Shelter / Homeless, Single Room Occupancy, Transitional
Blueprints for Successful Communities -- A Guide for Shaping Livable Places: http://www.gaconservancy.org/blu.html; This site displays the Georgia Conservancy's most recent brochure which contains suggestions how to improve the state of Georgia's changing community life, environmental outlook and housing conditions. Details of upcoming events and impacts of the program are also included.; Rating: Informative; Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Georgia, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Design / Architectural, Neighborhood / Community
Broadland Housing Association.: http://www.broadland-housing.org.uk/; Although the site indicates that "this non-profit housing agency provides homes for people in housing need, including families, single persons, the elderly, and those in special need," the site is woefully lacking in other information.; Rating: Informative; Location: Norwich, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing
Bromford Carinthia Housing Association: http://www.telford.gov.uk/bromcar.htm; Geared toward redeveloping vacant properties, maintaining community atmosphere, and creating housing for those with special needs, this Housing Association site lists project and office locations and details projects to date.; Rating: Informative; Location: Wolverhampton, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Neighborhood / Community
Brookings Institution Center on Urban and Metropolitan Policy: http://www.brook.edu/ES/URBANCEN/URBAN_hp.htm; "Seeking to shape a new generation of urban policies that will help build strong cities and metropolitan regions," this site includes a variety of working papers, Forum proceedings, articles about better community development policies, education, the environment, and other features related to creating better neighborhoods.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Non-Profit Organization, Legal / Policy
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/cmhc.html; This site includes a variety of information for buyers, builders, researchers, buying a home, getting a mortgage, energy efficiency, home security and safety, housing research, job opportunities, housing market information, publications, and AffordAbility home financing software. This corporation also strives to assist in providing services and housing for low-income, elderly, native Canadian, or ill persons. The site is searchable, and available in English or French.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, Ontario, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Special Interest / Minority
Cardiff YMCA Housing Association: http://info.cf.ac.uk/ccin/main/employ/ymca/ymca3.html; The Association's site describes their effort to tackle the homelessness problem in Cardiff through the provision of good quality temporary accommodations. Hostel regulations, provisions, and contact information is provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, Wales, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Center for Livable Communities: http://www.lgc.org/clc/; The Center's site details their programs which primarily help jurisdictions expand transportation alternatives, but also reduce infrastructure costs, create more affordable housing, improve air quality, preserve natural resources, conserve agricultural land and open space, and restore local economic and social vitality. Additionally, the site provides information about workshops, conferences, forums, events, publications, and other means of gathering information.; Rating: Informative; Location: Sacramento, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems: http://www.greenbuilder.com/maxpot/; The CMPBS site includes information about their education, demonstration, and research organization geared toward sustainable design, details projects and resources, and provides ordering information for their published literature.; Rating: Informative; Location: Austin, Texas, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Texas, National, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Center for Neighborhood Technology: http://www.cnt.org/; This site presents CNT's mission to "promote public policies, new resources and accountable authority which support sustainable, just and vital urban communities through demonstration of projects, publications and other resources." Information provided includes details of research and programs relating to local community and transportation projects, environmental information, and other related news.; Rating: Informative; Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, National, Non-Profit Organization, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Center for Urban and Social Research -- Swinburne University of Technology: http://lucy.swin.edu.au/sbs/cusr/; This site includes information about workplace programs, housing education, consultant services, Australian government news, and information about gender studies and citizenship.; Rating: Informative; Location: Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, Victoria, Non-Profit Organization, University Program
Center for Women in Transition: http://www.prairienet.org/cwt/; The Center for Women in Transition "provides shelter and support services to women and families to establish independent living situations." Their site offers information and resources to the community, details their programs, projects, and services, provides volunteer information, and includes stories of their residents' lives.; Rating: Informative; Location: Champaign, Illinois, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: http://www.cbpp.org/; "The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is a nonpartisan research organization and policy institute that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs, with an emphasis on those affecting low- and moderate-income people." Their site details past reports, ongoing studies, and a wealth of information regarding federal and state policies affecting primarily moderate- and low-income residents in the fields of healthcare, housing, and poverty.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Non-Profit Organization, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Shelter / Homeless
Centre for Housing Policy -- University of York: http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/chp/Welcome.htm; The work of the Centre includes both short term policy evaluation and long term reflective research and most of its work falls within the broad area of housing and social policy. Although often slow to load and somewhat difficult to navigate through, this page includes useful information in their newsletter, conference information, and research summaries.; Rating: Informative; Location: York, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, University Program, Legal / Policy
Centre for Urban and Community Studies -- University of Toronto: http://utl1.library.utoronto.ca/www/cucs/; Detailing a variety or programs, publications, and resources, this site highlights the Centre's focus on social aspects of urban life, structural analysis, housing policy, planning practice and neighborhood change (with an emphasis on Canadian cities), and urbanization in developing countries.; Rating: Informative; Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, Ontario, Non-Profit Organization, University Program
Centre for Urban and Regional Studies -- University of Birmingham: http://www.bham.ac.uk/curs/; This site covers CURS' research and development programs in management and policy issues in housing, urban development and renewal, poverty and deprivation, and other related issues. The University's degrees and programs are also discussed.; Rating: Informative; Location: Birmingham, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, Non-Profit Organization, University Program, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
Champaign-Urbana Tenant Union: http://www.tenant.net/Other_Areas/Illinois/CUTU/cutuhtm.html; This site disseminates information to Champaign-Urbana residents about preventing and resolving landlord-tenant conflicts, and provides access to counseling, mediation, information, and community education programs to promote safe, decent, affordable housing options.; Rating: Informative; Location: Champaign, Illinois, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless: http://enteract.com/~cch/; CCH is "dedicated to addressing the emergency needs of homeless persons and the primary causes of homelessness in Chicago, such as lack of affordable housing and jobs that pay a living wage." Their site discusses these issues and also includes descriptions of recent accomplishments, projects, committees and membership opportunities.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless
CivicNet: http://www.tmn.com/civicnet/; This site provides information and details of the community networking conference which took place entirely on the Web, May 22 - June 30, 1997. Descriptions of programs, break-out sessions, publications, resources, exhibits and workshops are included.; Rating: Informative; Location: World; Related pages: World, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Legal / Policy, Construction / Product, Neighborhood / Community
Cleveland Tenants Organization: http://little.nhlink.net/nhlink/housing/cto/cto.htm; Information about tenant rights and local housing opportunities and organizations in the Cleveland area is provided on this site. It is not comprehensive, but useful for Cleveland residents and renters nationwide.; Rating: Informative; Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Ohio, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy
Coalition to Preserve the Fair Housing Act: http://www.bazelon.org/cpfha/cpfha.html; "The Coalition has been formed in response to several legislative threats to the 1988 Fair Housing Act." Details of the legislation's history and progress, subsequent problems, and ongoing investigations are included.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority
Cohousing Network: http://www.cohousing.org/; The Cohousing Network site offers information about resources, groups, and events related to cohousing and intentional communities. Other information includes existing communities, motivation behind cohousing, listservs, mailing lists, journals, and links to related resources.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Davis, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Environmental / Sustainable, Cohousing / Cooperative
Comhairle: The Scottish Centre for European Policy Sector Studies -- University of Paisley: http://www.paisley.ac.uk/research/co-; This site has copies of all Scottish public sector annual reports and accounts from 1994 to date, and a comprehensive range of journals and magazines in the library. Also discussed are ongoing research projects in areas including housing; education; local economic development; nursing; health economics, management and policy; defense; human resource management in the public sector; financial reporting in the public sector; and organization and administration in the public sector.; Rating: Informative; Location: Paisley, Scotland, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, Scotland, National, Non-Profit Organization, University Program, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority
COMM-ORG: The On-Line Conference on Community Organizing and Development: http://uac.rdp.utoledo.edu/comm-org/; "Available at this site, or linked to it: information from and about community organizing groups and networks; resources to help create community-controlled plans and then development; resources to help communities conduct "action research" on their own or with higher education partners; a "Policy Page" where you can find links to government and policy web sites and where our members post information about current issues and announcements; advice on how to use the Internet in activism; information on community organizing funders, technical assistance providers, and training materials; teaching and research resources such as course syllabi, research archives, and on-line readings from both academic and activist sources; and a working papers and reviews page containing original papers and book reviews."; Rating: Recommended; Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Ohio, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community
Community Design Opportunities: http://www.designcorps.org/designcorps.html; This excellent site includes so much information about community design, student involvement, ongoing projects, selected bibliographies, design professionals, locating grants, and innovations in the design profession, that you will not know what to read first.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Pennsylvania, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Community Development Society: http://comm-dev.org/; Geared toward associations, community development practitioners, and citizen leaders around the world, this site provides information about conferences, journals, goals, and general community development resources.; Rating: Informative; Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Wisconsin, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Neighborhood / Community
Community Development Society, Cascadia/New Frontier Chapter: http://www.povn.com/cds/; This site for a chapter of the CDS "exists to encourage and facilitate the exchange of ideas, information and expertise among individuals and organizations engaged in, or concerned with, community development as a vehicle for change in a constantly evolving world civilization." Meeting minutes and other local chapter information is provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Spokane, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Neighborhood / Community
Community Self-Build -- Scotland: http://wkweb1.cableinet.co.uk/csbs/; This site promotes CSBS' desire to deliver more housing through the mechanism of community self-build--constructing or redeveloping their own housing with the aid of knowledgeable volunteers. Other information includes how to secure financing for a project, how to develop a project, news, and links to related sites.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, Scotland, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Neighborhood / Community
Community Services Planning Council: http://www.sacramento.org/cspc/; The CSPC and its site coordinate programs serving children, seniors, medically underserved, hungry and homeless people and nonprofit organizations in the Sacramento area. Information included on this site: provided services, ongoing programs and projects, contact and assistance information, and research and resource links.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Sacramento, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Special Interest / Minority, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. (CARE): http://www.care.org/; CARE is one of the world's largest international development and relief organizations. Programs detailed on this site include those related to emergency relief and rehabilitation, education, children's health, reproductive health, water and sanitation, small economic activity development, agriculture, community development and environment.; Rating: Informative; Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Georgia, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
Cooperative Housing Federation of Canada: http://www.chfc.ca/; This site details the benefits of co-operative housing, detailing its affordability, community atmosphere, security of tenure and democratic control. Educational materials, related sites, principles of co-operative housing establishments, and Canadian resources are also provided. Available in English or French.; Rating: Informative; Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, Ontario, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative
Council For Disability Rights: http://www.disabilityrights.org/; This site maintains CDR's goals to "act as advocates for people with disabilities; support their empowerment to live independently; and oppose discrimination in housing, education, transportation, employment and health." Provided are local, state, and national news stories, descriptions of structural barriers, American with Disabilities Act regulations ("for non-lawyers"), and a guide to disability rights.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, National, Non-Profit Organization, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Design / Architectural
Danish Building Research Institute: http://www.sbi.dk/sbihome.htm; This site details the objectives, organization and research divisions of SBI--including the Housing and Urban Research Division which discusses housing conditions, housing market and policy, housing planning, urban ecology, urban renewal, urban and regional planning, technology related to housing planning and regional development; the Energy and Indoor Climate Division; and the Building Technology and Productivity Division.; Rating: Informative; Location: Horsholm, Denmark; Related pages: Denmark, National, Non-Profit Organization, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
disABILITY Information and Resources: http://www.eskimo.com/~jlubin/disabled.html; This searchable site provides links to information about all types of resources, products, guidelines and policy for disabled persons.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Kenmore, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare
Disability.com: http://disability.com/; This site provides information to "link persons with disabilities and chronic health conditions to resources, products and services that promote active, healthy independent living." It also has a wonderful page of links to a huge variety of disability related issues and topics including housing, products, and services.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Capital Heights, Maryland, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Maryland, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare
Eastside Neighborhood Network: http://www.enn.org/; "ENN is a network of community organizations in the Highland-Brookside neighborhoods on the Eastside of Indianapolis. This web site is a catalog of the community based resources in our Neighborhood. Economic development, health care, social services, community organizing and community based savings and lending are emphasized." Very well organized, this site will prove useful to those in the Indianapolis area, as well as to neighborhood development agencies in search of suggestions, documentation, and feedback.; Rating: Informative; Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Indiana, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Neighborhood / Community
EcoDesign: http://mastermall.com/eco/; This site includes a primarily-Canadian index of environmentally-conscious practitioners, resources, and products, related to housing, neighborhood development, architecture, and planning.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, British Columbia, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Disability Concern, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
Electronic Policy Network: http://epn.org/; A project of "The American Prospect Magazine: A Journal for the Liberal Imagination," this site provides "timely information and ideas about national policy and politics" related to health, welfare and families, economics and education through their index of past issues, links to member organizations, their mailing lists, and links to related sites.; Rating: Informative; Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Massachusetts, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Legal / Policy
Energy Efficient Building Association: http://www.eeba.org/; The EBBA site strives to "promote environmentally respectful development through development and dissemination of information, conducting training, and providing peer-reviewed online journal for use by though housing industry, consumers, and governmental agencies." Information about energy efficient housing, cost-saving techniques, the EBBA, and links to related sources are also provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Minnesota, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
Enterprise Foundation: http://www.entrprisefdn.org/; The Enterprise Foundation assists community-based nonprofit organizations and state and local governments in developing affordable housing and community services. Their website includes a variety of resources, information about their programs and services as well as a wealth of information about developing affordable housing and related community projects.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Columbia, Maryland, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Maryland, National, Non-Profit Organization, Neighborhood / Community
Eugene Committee for Affordable Housing: http://www.efn.org/~cfah/; This site has been created to serve as a "electronic clearinghouse" for information regarding the passage of the Eugene Affordable Housing Utility Consumption Tax, a measure intended to provide resources to help build and develop affordable housing. Links to other housing resources are also included.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Eugene, Oregon, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Oregon, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
European Federation of National Organizations working with the Homeless (FEANTSA): http://s1.cxwms.ac.uk/Academic/AGPU/staffpag/robinson/interest/homeless/feantsa.html; This site identifies FEANTSA's policy goals, research activities, current lobbying, publications and other information about the groups' efforts to alleviate homelessness in Europe. Organizational structure, the Federation's members, and contact information is also provided. Unfortunately, there are no links to projects, ongoing studies, sites, or groups.; Rating: Informative; Location: Brussels, Belgium; Related pages: Belgium, Multi-National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless
Fair Housing Enforcement Center: http://www.hud.gov/local/sea/seafhec.html; The Fair Housing Enforcement Center for the Northwest/Alaska Area investigates and resolves complaints of housing discrimination in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. This site describes their goals, purposes, and services, as well as links to larger Fair Housing agencies.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, USA, Oregon, USA, Alaska, USA, Idaho, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Fair housing
Ferguslie Park Partnership: http://www.ccis.org.uk/fp/; This site provides information about this Scottish cooperative housing development which allows residents to take "greater responsibility for their own affairs, take a full part in the economic life of Paisley, Renfrew and Glasgow and to live in decent housing in a pleasant environment." Heavily relying on community activism, shared resources, and combined economic resources, this development incorporates methods of cohousing and healthy neighborhood planning in one development. Information is provided about education, poverty, homelessness, community issues, and related topics as discussed by the Ferguslie Park Partnership.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Paisley, Scotland, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, Scotland, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative
Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA): http://www.villagebanking.org/; This site details FINCA's efforts to assist families in poverty through methods of village banking--a means to provide small business loans within communities by residents themselves--both internationally and within the US. Primarily lead by female residents, this programs lends itself to empowerment not only based within the community, business sector or low-income residents, but within the gender as well.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Neighborhood / Community
Friends of Saybrook: http://www.connix.com/~fndssayb/; This site chronicles the urban development in Old Saybrook, residents' displeasure with the construction of Wal-Mart, and other economic disinvestment in their community. Excellent information is provided about similar community groups elsewhere, economic development and planning, methods of "saving communities," anti-sprawl, and links to related issues.; Rating: Informative; Location: Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Connecticut, Non-Profit Organization, Neighborhood / Community
Fund for an OPEN Society: http://www.libertynet.org/~open/; This is the site for a "national organization that provides substantial support for people to help sustain or promote racially integrated neighborhoods." The site includes information about the Philadelphia region, OPEN publications, supporters, guidelines, qualifications, and related topics.; Rating: Informative; Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Pennsylvania, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Special Interest / Minority
Georgia EcoNetwork: http://www.efg.org/; A non-profit coalition of a growing number of environmental organizations in the state of Georgia, EcoNetwork is a resource project of the Environmental Fund For Georgia. This site provides comprehensive information on each organization, and includes information about projects, programs, and publications related to the groups.; Rating: Informative; Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Georgia, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Environmental / Sustainable
GreenHOME Project: http://www.greenhome.org/; This site is home to a "coalition of local design professionals and environmental organizations who are researching, designing, and building an affordable, energy and resource efficient house in partnership with Washington, DC Habitat for Humanity." Facts about landscaping, recycling, energy efficiency, composting and related constructing methods are included, as well as volunteer opportunities and contact information.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
Guide to Green Government: http://www.doe.ca/grngvt/grngvt_e.htm; This site exists to "present a framework that serves to guide and assist federal departments in the preparation of their sustainable development strategies" in Canada. Set up in book-format, the site explains sustainable development, describes planning and policy techniques required for implementation, and details a development strategy. Available in English or French.; Rating: Informative; Location: Canada; Related pages: Canada, National, Non-Profit Organization, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Habitat -- United Nations Center for Human Settlements (UNCHS): http://www.unhabitat.org/; This site provides information about all of the United Nation's work in the fields of housing, sustainable development, and research. An excellent compilation, much of the information is available in English, French or Spanish.; Rating: Excellent; Location: World; Related pages: World, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Habitat Agenda and the Istanbul Declaration: http://www.unhabitat.org/agenda/; Set up in book-format, this site includes the entire Habitat agenda and declaration which contain requisites for human settlements, fair and equal housing, sustainability, development management, gender equality, and financing possibilities. The materials are downloadable, and are available in English, French, or Spanish.; Rating: Excellent; Location: World; Related pages: World, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
Habitat II -- The Second United Nations Conference on Human Settlements: http://www.cedar.univie.ac.at/data/habitat/; This searchable site includes background information about the international conference, as well as publications, press releases, resources, plans of action, and other related information.; Rating: Informative; Location: Vienna, Austria; Related pages: Austria, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
HandsNet: http://www.handsnet.org/handsnet/; The Housing and Community Development Forum on this site "serves national, state, and local organizations building and supporting low-income housing, advocating for low-income communities, organizing neighborhoods and others involved in community development." Membership is required to receive full access to their services, programs, and publications, although some information is provided about those free of charge.; Rating: Informative; Location: Cupertino, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
HomeAid America: http://www.HomeAid.org/; "HomeAid's mission is to build or renovate shelters for transitionally homeless men, women and children," and their site lists pertinent press releases, events, projects, programs, and other homelessness information.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Irvine, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Homeless Online: The Coalition on Homelessness: http://www.homeless.org/; "Homeless Online has been created in an effort to unify online resources for the benefit of the homeless population," and their brief site strives to "develop and advocate effective and humane services, employment, and housing for homeless and low-income people." This site includes details of the San Francisco and Palo Alto chapters and information how to volunteer, become a member, or reach other homelessness resources.; Rating: Informative; Location: San Francisco, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Homes For Change: http://www.gabriel.co.uk/heaven/h4c/h4c.html; "Homes for Change is a co-operative venture generating a mixture of housing and workspace in the United Kingdom," whose goal is to "to prove that quality design is affordable for just about anyone. No longer can poor quality housing be justified on the basis of cost." Project photographs and plans, as well as goals, history and a handbook for co-operative development design are included on the site.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Manchester, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Design / Architectural, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative
Hostels Online: http://www.hostels.org.uk/; This site, which you must register to use (although guest usage is allowed), contains up-to-the-hour information on available beds in the London area in transitional and youth hostels.; Rating: Excellent; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Housing and Household Amenities: http://kennedy.soc.surrey.ac.uk/qb/topics/housing_level_1.htm; This site contains information about, and results from, a United Kingdom survey of housing and housing amenities.; Rating: Recommended; Location: England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Legal / Policy, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Housing Corporation: http://www.demon.co.uk/hcorp/; This site is the home of "a public body supporting social housing in England by working with Registered Social Landlords and others to provide good homes for those in housing need." While the effort seems worthwhile, there is little information provided on their homepage.; Rating: Informative; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative
Housing for Seniors: Developing Successful Projects: http://www.uli.org/presroom/pr950707.htm; This site contains a 1995 press release from the Urban Land Institute about the release of this book regarding elderly housing and related issues. Ordering information is available.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Neighborhood / Community, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare
Housing Today: http://www.housingtoday.org.uk/; This is the site for the online version of "UK's leading weekly magazine for social housing providers." It contains the latest articles and features, job listings, links to related resources, a searchable archive of past issues, directory of products and services, events and subscription information, and is very well organized and easy use.; Rating: Recommended; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative
Info Xchange: http://www.infoxchange.net.au/; This site provides information about a variety of housing services, programs, support, training and accommodations for all types of residents in Australia (including those in community housing, homeless shelters, youth housing, transitional housing, and private rental markets for youth and adults).; Rating: Recommended; Location: Victoria, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, Victoria, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Institute for Global Communications: http://www.igc.org/; This site has been developed to "expand and inspire movements for peace, economic and social justice, human rights, and environmental sustainability around the world by providing and developing accessible computer networking tools," and maintains PeaceNet, EcoNet, ConflictNet, LaborNet, and WomensNet. A variety of specific projects and programs relating to those issues, and membership information are also included.; Rating: Recommended; Location: San Francisco, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, Multi-National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable
Intentional Communities: http://www.well.com/user/cmty/; Sponsored by the Fellowship for Intentional Communities, this is a comprehensive site of Intentional Communities worldwide (cohousing, ecovillages, communes, co-ops, and urban housing cooperatives). The site includes a massive directory of communities, their magazine, extensive background information about Intentional Communities and a wide collection of related information.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Rutledge, Missouri, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Missouri, Multi-National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative
International Institute for Sustainable Development: http://iisd1.iisd.ca/; This site contains is a comprehensive databank of information about sustainable design, both concerned with architecture and other man-made structures as well as the natural environment. Archives of past publications, event transcripts, and other materials are included. Available in English, Spanish or French.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Related pages: Canada, Canada, Manitoba, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
International Solar Energy Society (ISES): http://www.ises.org/; "Aimed at the advancement of renewable energy through research, technology transfer, commercialization and education," this organization and site provide a wealth of information about solar energy, design, and energy efficiency in businesses and residences. Links to related sites, publications, conferences, and other resources are provided.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Freiburg, Germany; Related pages: Germany, Multi-National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
Island Press / Shearwater Books: http://www.islandpress.org/; A publisher and website created to "help meet the need for accessible, solutions-oriented information through a unique approach that addresses the multidisciplinary nature of environmental problems," this searchable site includes information about their publications, authors, solutions, and suggestions. Book orders are taken online, and links to related sites are also offered.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Legal / Policy, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
IUCN -- The World Conservation Union: http://www.iucn.org/; IUCN's mission is "to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature, and ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable." Their site contains information about a variety of ecological and design issues, and provides information about their membership, programs, publications, and events.; Rating: Informative; Location: Gland, Switzerland; Related pages: Switzerland, Multi-National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Jewish Information and Reference Service of Greater Washington: http://www.jirs.org/; This site maintains a massive directory for Jewish services and resources in the Washington, DC, region, including a variety of listed housing options and services.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Special Interest / Minority, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless
Joseph Rowntree Foundation: http://www.jrf.org.uk/; This site "supports programs of research and innovative development in the fields of housing, social care and social policy," includes its publications, and contains a vast amount of research findings in a fully searchable database.; Rating: Recommended; Location: York, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
League of California Homeowners: http://www.homeowners.org/; This site provides information on homeownership and improvement, residential remodeling, contractor background checks, and insurance and mortgage lending. Fair housing issues (a California resource guide is included), services, publications, workshops, and homeownership information is also provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Fair housing
Linkages: http://www.iisd.ca/linkages/; This international site is home to multimedia resources for environment and development policy makers, and is "designed to be an electronic clearing-house for information on past and upcoming international meetings related to environment and development." The site also includes ongoing programs, publications, archives, global policy, and an array of information about the environment and sustainable development. Available in English or French.; Rating: Informative; Location: World; Related pages: World, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable
Liverpool Housing Trust: http://www.lht.co.uk/; This Trust and site "exist to promote and provide high quality affordable housing services for people in need within and around Merseyside through the efficient use of human, physical and financial resources and the active participation of tenants in the management and control of the association." Providing information about social housing in the United Kingdom and worldwide, this site also includes an excellent links page, and listing of their services, tenancies and supported initiatives.; Rating: Informative; Location: Liverpool, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative
Mary's Shelter: http://www.teenshelter.org/; This site is home of Mary's Shelter, which provides "comprehensive residential care for pregnant minors." The site includes information about their services, events, adolescent pregnancy statistics, and how to contact the shelter.; Rating: Informative; Location: Santa Ana, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Special Interest / Minority, Shelter / Homeless
Metropolitan Planning Council: http://www.metroplanning.org/; A site for coalition of "business, civic, and planning leaders working in the public interest to achieve policy that enhances the vitality and livability of the Chicago metropolitan region," it includes the MPC history, publications, projects, and housing updates for the region.; Rating: Informative; Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community
Ministry to the Homeless: http://www.teleport.com/~loucc/homeless.html; This site provides information about the Ministry's services, clientele, and programs. Contact information as well as volunteer opportunities are provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Oregon, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
National Association of Development Organizations: http://www.nado.org/; This site provides information about NADO's training sessions, informational services, research projects, legislative policy and advocacy, publications, and an immense list of housing and development related links.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community
National Civic League: http://www.ncl.org/ncl/; Striving to create "communities that work for everyone and promote the principles of collaborative problem-solving and consensus-based decision making," the site for the NCLANR includes information about their programs, surveys, conferences, and publications.; Rating: Informative; Location: Denver, Colorado, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Colorado, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community
National Coalition for the Homeless: http://nch.ari.net/; This is a site from one of the United States' foremost national advocacy networks for ending homelessness. Especially notable here is a narrative describing one family's path into homelessness, and the Coalition's searchable database of bibliographic resources available for purchase. Also included are facts about homelessness, links to current legislation and policy issues on the topic, a directory of state and national organizations on homelessness, upcoming conferences, and other useful resources.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Shelter / Homeless, Single Room Occupancy, Transitional
National Commission on Civic Renewal: http://www.puaf.umd.edu/civicrenewal/; The purpose of this organization is to "assess the condition of civic engagement in the United States today and to propose specific actions -- to be undertaken by the public, private, and voluntary sectors as well as by individuals -- that could improve this condition." Their website includes information about their governmental members, session transcripts, newsletters, and a healthy list of links to national and local community-based organizations.; Rating: Informative; Location: College Park, Maryland, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Maryland, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community
National Community Housing Forum: http://www.merlin.com.au/nchf/; Promoting a housing alternative that offers renters many of the advantages of home ownership, the NCHF site includes a variety of information about community housing, housing alternatives in Australia and details of Australian housing policy issues affecting housing problems.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, New South Wales, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative, Shelter / Homeless
National Community Reinvestment Coalition: http://www.ffhsj.com/fairlend/ncrc.htm; This site, on the Fair Lending Guide page, is the home of this agency who "seeks to increase fair and equal access to credit and banking services for lower income and minority communities." Their site includes minimal information about objectives, services, and publications, but contact information is provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Special Interest / Minority
National Fair Housing Advocate: http://www.fairhousing.com/; Produced in cooperation with HUD and the Tennessee Fair Housing Council, this site has a variety of news headlines, information about meetings, conferences, job listings, HUD updates, and links to countless related websites.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Tennessee, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority
National Fair Housing Alliance: http://www.incacorp.com/nfha; This site provides out-of-date policy information, but still includes current contact address and telephone numbers.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Non-Profit Organization, Fair housing
National Homeless Civil Rights Organizing Project: http://nch.ari.net/nhcrop.html; This site details the National Housing Institute's plan to generate a national network for homelessness advocacy and civil rights. Their mission "to prevent and combat the violation of homeless people's civil rights focuses on linking homeless individuals and families, and the grassroots efforts that they lead, into a national network in order fortify those local efforts and to strengthen cooperation." Contact information is provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
National Housing Institute: http://nhi.org/; The Institute and its website examine issues of "poverty and racism, disinvestment and lack of employment, safety, education, and breakdown of the social fabric" in effort to alleviate the crisis in American housing and community. The searchable site provides past and current issues of their newsletter "Shelterforce," policy alerts, research and reports, as well as employment opportunities within the housing field.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community
National Leased Housing Association: http://www.worldweb.net/~hudnlha/; This site focuses on NLHA's efforts in "dealing with changing political and economic realities of low and moderate income rental housing." Membership, meeting, and organization information is provided along with a few important housing related links.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted
National Urban League: http://www.nul.org/; "The mission of the National Urban League is to assist African Americans in the achievement of social and economic equality." Their site includes details about their departments, programs, services, publications, events, sponsors, and employment opportunities.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority
Neighborhood Knowledge Los Angeles: http://nkla.sppsr.ucla.edu/; Sponsored by the University of California at Los Angeles, this site provides access to a local database of funding, research, housing, economic and community resources as well as a wealth of information for Los Angeles and Southern California residents.; Rating: Informative; Location: Los Angeles, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority
Neighborhood Planning for Community Revitalization: http://freenet.msp.mn.us/org/npcr/; This site contains information about NPCR's "new effort to provide applied research assistance to community-based organizations in the Twin Cities." Details of past and current project, neighborhood networks, past reports, and other related information are provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Minnesota, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Neighborhood / Community
Neighborhoods Online: http://libertynet.org/community/phila/natl.html; This searchable site is an "online resource center for people working to build strong communities throughout the United States" whose "aim is to provide fast access to information and ideas covering all aspects of neighborhood revitalization." The site details issues related to, and programs dealing with, neighborhoods, cities, community development, education, crime, employment, environment, health and human services.; Rating: Informative; Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Pennsylvania, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization,