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54 Ways You Can Help The Homeless: http://www.earthsystems.org/ways/; An entire book online, this site gives information about homelessness, giving to the homeless, ending homelessness, and related resources.; Rating: Excellent; Location: West Orange, New Jersey, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, New Jersey, Index / Periodical, Shelter / Homeless
A. Nelessen Associates: http://www.anavision.com/; Although some of the text is difficult to read in their menu, this site is an interactive culmination of the architecture and planning firm's objectives and projects. Be sure to check out their Visual Preference Survey--it highlights important facets of housing and community design.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Princeton, New Jersey, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, New Jersey, Private Business, Design / Architectural
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
Affordable Housing Development Corporation: http://www.ahdc.com/; This is the site for a multidisciplinary planning and development firm with primary practice along the east coast and the Rocky Mountain range. Their site includes information for and about municipalities and community development groups, as well AHDC's recent projects and links to related sites.; Rating: Informative; Location: Katonah, New York, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, New York, National, Private Business, Affordable / Assisted, Design / Architectural, Neighborhood / Community
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
Albermarle County Office of Housing: http://monticello.avenue.gen.va.us/Gov/Albemarle/housing.html; "The Office of Housing provides Comprehensive Housing Counseling Services for all citizens of Albermarle County, and Financial Rental Assistance for low and moderate income residents." Information on this site includes their programs, services, contact information, and information about related local agencies.; Rating: Informative; Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Virginia, State / Regional / Local, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy
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
American Builder: http://www.AmericanBuilder.com/; The Arizona issues of this online magazine discuss construction, affordability and employment and highlight trade and building associations, suppliers, and job opportunities.; Rating: Informative; Location: Arizona, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Arizona
American Housing Survey: http://www.huduser.org/data/other/ahs.html; "The national American Housing Survey, conducted every 2 years by the Bureau of Census for HUD, provides detailed data on housing costs, home financing, household equipment, housing and neighborhood conditions, and the households that occupy them. Data are based on a sample of 55,000 housing units and are reported by region and nationally." This data, along with prior surveys are available to download.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community
American Planning Association Policy Guide on Community Residences: http://www.planning.org/govt/commres.htm; This page identifies and defines APA's resolution about community residences for people with disabilities, stating that they are residential uses that should be rightfully allowed in all zoning districts where other residences are permitted uses. Other issues related to community residences are also discussed.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, National, Index / Periodical, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Neighborhood / Community, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare
American Planning Association Policy Guide to Manufactured Homes: http://www.planning.org/govt/manhome.htm; This page identifies and defines APA's resolution about manufactured homes as reasonable, cost effective means of shelter, and discusses cost effective standards, design standards, and administrative procedures for manufactured homes in local zoning ordinances and regulations.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, National, Index / Periodical, Fair housing, Neighborhood / Community, Manufactured
American Prospect: A Journal for the Liberal Imagination: http://epn.org/prospect.html; The site for this online journal includes articles about economics and economic policy, society and social policy (community development, housing, crime, education, race, welfare, poverty, etc), culture and society, and other topics. Also included is contact and subscription information, and archives to past issues.; Rating: Informative; Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Massachusetts, National, Index / Periodical, Legal / Policy
Applied Radient Technologies: http://www.appliedradiant.com/; This site is a collection of hydronic and electric radient heating systems available for ordering and purchase online, providing not only product information, but design and installation help, as well.; Rating: Informative; Location: Danboro, Pennsylvania, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Pennsylvania, National, Private Business, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
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
Ashland Assisted Housing Authority Community Development Agency: http://www.ramlink.net/aaha/; The site for this HUD-cooperative agency providing local housing assistance includes a description of the program, requirements for assistance, and agency contact information.; Rating: Informative; Location: Ashland, Kentucky, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Kentucky, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted
Austin Planning, Environmental and Conservation Department: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/planning/; Part of the City of Austin's larger website, this page includes Austin's neighborhood plans, long range planning techniques, and plans for better neighborhood development.; Rating: Informative; Location: Austin, Texas, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Texas, State / Regional / Local, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Avery Friedman's Fair Housing Training Program: http://www.diamondback-media.com/fair1.html; The website for this Training Program is geared toward real estate and housing officials looking to inform staff and faculty of the basics of Fair Housing Policy. Information is also available about other training programs and specific information contained in the video seminar.; Rating: Informative; Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Texas, Index / Periodical, Fair housing
Baltimore Department of Housing and Community Development: http://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/HABC/hcd.htm; This site loads very slowly, but it is worth the wait if you are looking for information about their vast agency services, including Fair Housing, building inspection, neighborhood coordination, housing inspection, land acquisition, multi-family and commercial development, homeownership, neighborhood centers, daycare, Headstart, energy assistance, historical preservation and homelessness.; Rating: Informative; Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Maryland, State / Regional / Local, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
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
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
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
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
BuildingOnline: http://www.BuildingOnline.com/; "BuildingOnline offers a multi-site search engine exclusively for the residential home building and home improvement industry." Their site also offers a question-and-answer forum and a free e-mail newsletter service. Although the page is very slow in loading and overridden with advertisements, it contains a lot of useful information about products, materials, and cost-saving construction methods techniques.; Rating: Informative; Location: Dana Point, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, National, Private Business, Index / Periodical, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural
California Department of Development Services Affordable Housing Guide: http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/ah01.htm; This site contains information for "persons seeking affordable housing or for persons who are working to increase the affordable housing options for persons with developmental disabilities." It includes resources about renting a home, buying a home, developing affordable housing, accessibility and Fair Housing, and seeking funding for similar programs and projects.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Sacramento, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted
California Fair Housing Offices: http://www.dca.ca.gov/r_r/fairhou1.htm; This site lists all of the state of California's Fair Housing agencies, representatives, and offices with appropriate (although unlinkable) contact information provided.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Sacramento, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Index / Periodical, Fair housing
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance: http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/cfda/; This site contains information on all financial and nonfinancial assistance programs administered by the departments and establishments of the United States Federal government, and is fully indexed with program descriptions, application information and other pertinent topics.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community
Census Bureau: http://www.census.gov/; This site includes information about every subject covered by the United States Census, and is fully searchable. Frequently updated, it provides the most current housing information in a variety of formats and subject headings for your ease of location, with most indexed, obviously, under the "H" heading.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Design / Architectural, Neighborhood / Community, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless
Center for Housing and Urban Development -- Texas A & M University: http://chud.tamu.edu/chud/chud.html; This site details CHUD's research and outreach programs in Texas, including their Colonias program designed to assist residents of low income settlements in improving the quality of their lives (with a PowerPoint presentation that, although slow, is excellent); Project Unity; the Target Cities Program; and their Community Planning and Design Program.; Rating: Recommended; Location: College Station, Texas, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Texas, State / Regional / Local, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Neighborhood / Community
Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access -- State University of New York at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning: http://www.arch.buffalo.edu/~idea/; The IDEA site offers educational resources that relate to the Fair Housing Guidelines and help builders and architects comply with the law, and displays concepts of universal design. Descriptions of their research and programs, publications, software, and related resources are provided.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Buffalo, New York, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, New York, National, University Program, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural
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 Studies -- Wayne State University: http://www.cus.wayne.edu/; The site details CUS' programs and projects in the areas of business assistance, children and families, crime and safety, multicultural issues, neighborhood development, demographic and mapping, research and evaluation, health issues, transportation, and government issues.; Rating: Informative; Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Michigan, State / Regional / Local, University Program, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community
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
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
Change Communications: http://www.change.org/; The Change Communications site offers a wide range of Internet services, designed to help housing and community development organizations use the new communications technology to its fullest potential by providing Internet and Web help and design services. An excellent resource guide of related links is also included.; Rating: Recommended; Location: USA; Related pages: USA, National, Private Business, Index / Periodical, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
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
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
Code Source PC: http://www.codesourcepc.com/; This site provides full service building code consulting for architects, municipalities, businesses and home owners, and provides specific information about healthcare facilities, municipal structures, accessible home design, and pertinent architectural and design products.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Grandville, Michigan, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Michigan, National, Private Business, Disability Concern, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural
Cohousing and the Arts: http://www.newview.org/arts.htm; This page describes a resident of New View Cohousing's attitudes about cohousing, how it is related to the Arts, and the larger community of adults, children, and the surrounding environment.; Rating: Informative; Location: Acton, Massachusetts, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Massachusetts, State / Regional / Local, Index / Periodical, Environmental / Sustainable, Cohousing / Cooperative
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
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 Connections: http://www.comcon.org/; This site is "The Information Center for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Office of Community Planning and Development," and provides program regulations, descriptions of model programs, case studies of affordable housing initiatives, publications on expanding affordable housing opportunities, funding information, training and conference announcements, and referrals to technical assistance providers.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community
Community Design Assistance Center -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute: http://www.lar.arch.vt.edu/program/CDAC/MAIN.HTML; This site highlights CDAC's mission to offer planning and design assistance to communities that are otherwise unable to afford professional consultants. Included are CDAC Project Categories such as downtown revitalization, architectural design and renovation, planning and design models, corridor studies, comprehensive and site planning, community planning and development, landscape planning and design, park and recreation design, and interior design.; Rating: Informative; Location: Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Virginia, State / Regional / Local, University Program, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, 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 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
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
Cyburbia: http://www.cyburbia.org/; The mother of all indexes, Cyburbia is a comprehensive directory of Internet resources relevant to planning, architecture, urbanism and other topics related to the built environment.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Buffalo, New York, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, New York, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Fair housing, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Dearborn Heights Community and Economic Development Department: http://www.dhol.com/city.html; Information on this site includes Fair Housing programs and requirements, eligibility for and securing of HUD loans, and other public services in Dearborn Heights.; Rating: Informative; Location: Dearborn Heights, Michigan, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Michigan, State / Regional / Local, Fair housing, Neighborhood / Community
Department of Health and Human Services: http://www.hhs.gov/; This site it the main locale for the DHHS online, and includes information from the Administration on Aging and several health-related agencies with related Fair and affordable housing issues.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Fair housing, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare
Department of Housing and Urban Development: http://www.hud.gov/; The site for the United States' primary Housing agency, this page includes everything you ever wanted to know about the ongoings of the Department. It contains a variety of information about business opportunities, communities, homes (buying, renting, finding), and HUD news. Updated nearly every day, this is an excellent site.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Design Center for American Urban Landscape -- University of Minnesota: http://gumby.arch.umn.edu/dcaul/DCAUL.html; This web site provides an overview of their mission, publications and staff, including community development, public housing, and sustainable development projects.; Rating: Informative; Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Minnesota, State / Regional / Local, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Design Site: http://www.atsrc.com/des-site/; A website for architecture and design related information, products and services, this site maintains a large searchable database and links to a wide variety of related sites.; Rating: Recommended; Location: New York, New York, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, New York, National, Private Business, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, 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
Diversity Resources: http://www.siue.edu/~jandris/HTMLDocuments/ANDRIS/diversity.html; A compilation of Web sites relating to diversity compiled by Professor James Andris of SIUE. It includes links to sites relating to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, people with disabilities, and sexual orientation.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Edwardsville, Illinois, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, National, Index / Periodical, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority
Earthship Global Website: http://www.earthship.org/; "The Earthship is a completely independent globally oriented dwelling unit made from materials that are indigenous to the entire planet. The major structural building component of the Earthship is recycled automobile tires filled with compacted earth to form a rammed earth brick encased in steel belted rubber. This brick and the resulting bearing walls it forms is virtually indestructible." This site details the home plans, energy efficiency, materials, waster, water, power, heating and cooling, and affordability.; Rating: Excellent; Location: El Prado, New Mexico, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, New Mexico, Multi-National, Private Business, Affordable / Assisted, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
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
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
Empowerment Zone and Enterprise Community Program: http://www.ezec.gov/; This site details the "Presidential Initiative designed to afford communities real opportunities for growth and revitalization," through its discussion of economic opportunity, sustainable community development, community-based partnerships, and strategic vision for change. Information about community tools, research projects, ongoing programs, and information about the Presidential Initiative in general is available throughout the searchable site. Available in English or Spanish.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Index / Periodical, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community
Encyclopedia of Housing: http://www.sagepub.com/sagepage/encyclopedia_of_housing.htm; An excellent site detailing the newly released master reference book, this site includes the master list of entries, excerpts, and the introduction. Entries include brief definitions, historical background, descriptive statistics, policy analysis, critical assessment, and suggestions for further study, listing classic works and key publications.; Rating: Excellent; Location: California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Assisted Living, Cohousing / Cooperative, Hospice / Healthcare, Manufactured, Shelter / Homeless, Single Room Occupancy, Transitional
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network -- US Department of Energy: http://www.eren.doe.gov/; The Department Of Energy's website for the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse (EREC/EREN) encompasses a wide variety of information including Home Energy magazine, energy efficiency solutions for residences, free subscription to mailing list updates, and "Ask An Energy Expert."; Rating: Recommended; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Index / Periodical, Environmental / Sustainable
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
Energy Ideas Clearinghouse: http://www.energy.wsu.edu/ep/eic/; This site "provides centralized access to comprehensive and objective energy information, education, resources, and technical assistance for increasing energy efficiency in the commercial and industrial sectors." Topics covered include manufactured homes, building standards, alternative fuels, and a wealth of related resources and sites.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Olympia, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, National, Index / Periodical, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Manufactured
Energy Information Administration: http://www.eia.doe.gov/; This site contains comprehensive data and information relevant to energy resources and reserves, energy production, energy demand, energy technologies, and related financial and statistical information as it pertains to construction and life-cycle costs and efficiency.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Legal / Policy, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
Enertia Building Systems: http://www.enertia.com/; Although this site is slow to load, it provides excellent information about "a method of building homes and offices in which natural renewable materials, energy efficient, natural forces are used to create a comfortable environment without the use of fuel or electricity." The science behind the technology, products, cost-efficiency, design, construction, links to related sites, and countless photographs of existing homes and projects are all detailed on this site as well.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, North Carolina, National, Private Business, 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
Environmental Building News: http://www.ebuild.com/; This site is home to this on-line newsletter containing stories and articles on energy-efficiency, resource-efficiency, and healthy building practices. Featured topics include material selection, siting, indoor air quality, daylighting, and innovative environmentally responsible building products and projects.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Brattleboro, Vermont, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Vermont, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
Environmental Organization Webdirectory: http://www.webdirectory.com/; This outstanding site is a massive directory of environmentally friendly resources, including home design, products, services, sustainable communities, and alternative transportation methods.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Santa Barbara, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.epa.gov/; "The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment--air, water, and land--upon which life depends," and their website reflects that mission. Information is available on this searchable site about programs, projects, environmental concerns, energy efficiency, reducing housing construction costs, news, events, other resources, and tribal issues.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Legal / Policy, Construction / Product, Environmental / Sustainable
Envirosense Consortium, Inc.: http://www.envirosense.org/; The Envirosense Consortium and its website provide educational programs that focus on proactive solutions for building, product, and maintenance systems through its described projects, programs, member list, searchable database, and newsletter.; Rating: Informative; Location: Kennesaw, Georgia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Georgia, National, Membership Group, Private Business, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
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
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
Fair Housing Gateway: http://home.att.net/~chauptma/; This is a very busy site with lots of distracting graphics (I suggest that unless you have a very large monitor, you try it without frames), but contains a wealth of information about and links to a huge variety of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity topics and sites.; Rating: Informative; Location: New York, New York, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, New York, National, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Construction / Product
Fair Housing Information Clearinghouse: http://www.circsol.com/fairhousing/; The HUD-sponsored Clearinghouse site provides some of the most commonly requested Fair Housing materials, including general information and publications in both English and Spanish. Materials about the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP), Fair Housing planning, Fair Lending "Best Practices" Agreements, Section 3, information about accessibility products and services, and links to Fair Housing resources are also available.; Rating: Informative; Location: McLean, Virginia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Virginia, National, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy
Fair Housing Institute, Inc.: http://www.mindspring.com/~fairhous/; This site contains information about the Institute's training, consulting and publications for housing management professionals, Fair Housing practices, requirements, and techniques, as well as related issues of housing feasibility.; Rating: Informative; Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Georgia, National, Private Business, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Design / Architectural
Fair Housing Legal Clinic -- John Marshall Law School: http://host1.jmls.edu/housing/fhclinic.html; This site provides information about services provided by and requirements of employees at the Clinic.; Rating: Informative; Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, University Program, Fair housing
Fair Housing Legal Support Center -- John Marshall Law School: http://host1.jmls.edu/housing/fhcenter.html; This site provides information about services provided by and requirements of employees at the Center.; Rating: Informative; Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, University Program, Fair housing
Fannie Mae Foundation: http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/; "The Fannie Mae Foundation supports national and local nonprofit organizations working to provide decent and affordable housing, and otherwise improve the quality of life, in communities throughout the United States." Information on their site includes past newsletters, their annual report, and descriptions of projects and programs to help the homeless, housing research, and community outreach services.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
FedWorld: http://www.fedworld.gov/; This site is an incredible database containing, providing access to, and distributing acquisition information about government and business information. The database covers virtually all government information banks, bulletin boards, employment listings, court decisions, and related resources. The site is fully searchable by category, topic, or keyword.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Springfield, Virginia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Virginia, National, Index / Periodical, Legal / Policy
First Community Village: http://www.firstcommunity.org/fc.html; The home of a continuing care retirement community in suburban Ohio, this site contains information about the Village's services, amenities, security, religious offerings, floor plans, fees and contact information.; Rating: Informative; Location: Upper Arlington, Ohio, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Ohio, State / Regional / Local, Private Business, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Special Interest / Minority, Design / Architectural, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare
First Place Family Center: http://www.efn.org/~fpfc/; This site details the services provided by the Center, whose goal is to primarily serve the needs of homeless and low-income families with children. Their program offers a unique and cost effective method of providing services by volunteers, both in the night shelter program and the day use facility. Other information provided includes links to related services and agencies, and contact information.; Rating: Informative; Location: Eugene, Oregon, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Oregon, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Foothill Family Shelter: http://www.csz.com/community/service/ffs/html/ffs.html; This site contains information about this transitional facility for homeless families with children from the west end of San Bernardino County and the east end of Los Angeles county. Resident qualifications, shelter services and contact information are provided on this site.; Rating: Informative; Location: Upland, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
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
Freddie Mac: http://www.freddiemac.com/; This site details the corporation's dedication to "making the dream of decent, accessible housing a reality." Information contained includes suggestions, projects, and programs geared toward homebuyers, communities, and lenders.; Rating: Informative; Location: McLean, Virginia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Virginia, National, Private Business, 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
Got Planning?: http://www.jps.net/gisxprt/calpoly.htm; This site includes a fairly comprehensive list of architecture and planning related newsgroups, mailing lists, American Planning Association chapters, and job opportunities. Links to other relates resources are also available.; Rating: Recommended; Location: California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, Multi-National, Index / Periodical
Green Lights and Energy Star: http://www.epa.gov/greenlights.html; The site for the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Lights and Energy Star program is aimed at promoting energy efficiency through investment in energy-saving lighting. The program saves money for homes, businesses and organizations, and leads to a cleaner environment by reducing pollutants released into the environment. Information about their publications, software tools, support programs, participants and recent bulletins is included.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Index / Periodical, Construction / Product, 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
Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Website Directory: http://www.habitat.org/Links/; Jason Wyckoff has created this searchable index of all the various Habitat for Humanity sites from around the world. This site contains over 97 links to Habitat sites in 35 states and nations.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Design / Architectural
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
Heartland Center for Leadership Development: http://www.4w.com/heartland/; This site includes information about the Center's goal to provide practical resources and public policies for rural community survival through local leadership. Also included are detailed descriptions of their ongoing programs, services, goals, and publications.; Rating: Informative; Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Nebraska, National, Neighborhood / Community
High Country News: http://www.hcn.org/; "A paper for people who care about the West," this online version of the publication includes countless categories of interest to those living in the Western United Sates, including neighborhood development, environmental planning, recreation, Native Americans, politics, weather, and history.; Rating: Informative; Location: Paonia, Colorado, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Colorado, National, State / Regional / Local, Index / Periodical, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Higher Ground: Faith Communities and Community Building: http://www.hud.gov/sessay5.html; Written in 1996 by then-Secretary of United States' Housing and Urban Development Henry G. Cisneros, this site details in book-format the potential religious institutions have to contribute to community rebuilding and housing in our cities' decaying centers.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community
Holding Ground: The Rebirth of Dudley Street: http://www.newday.com/holdingground/; An online newsletter for community organizers and educators, this site includes a wealth of information about the award-winning documentary, Holding Ground. The film chronicles a the story of a community, "which In the aftermath of decades of disinvestment by government, banks, and industry, the residents of an ethnically diverse Boston neighborhood joined together to rebuild their community." Film clips as well as resource, viewing and purchasing information are provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Massachusetts, State / Regional / Local, Index / Periodical, Fair housing, Special Interest / Minority, 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
Homebuyer's Fair: http://www.homefair.com/; This site provides a wealth of information about the process of moving, mortgages, buying your first home and deciding where to move. It also includes software to help you calculate mortgages and salaries, compare two cities, examine demographics, and choose the best cities to live.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Arizona, National, Private Business, Affordable / Assisted, Neighborhood / Community
Homeless Online: The Coalition on Homelessness: http://www.homeless.org/; "Homeless Online has been