Partnership for Strong Communities conducts in-depth research and produces valuable timely resources to inform policies and empower communities. We work to foster a deep understanding of affordable housing challenges, solutions, and pathways toward a more inclusive and thriving Connecticut.

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HUD Announces Proposed “30-Day Notice” Rule for Nonpayment of Rent

By: Danielle Hubley, Advocacy & Education Manager, Partnership for Strong Communities On December 1 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed ...
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Connecticut Renters Are Living To Rent, Not Renting To Live

By: Sydney Gagon, student at University of Connecticut and resident of Norwich, CT. Devon Norton, a 19-year-old from Norwich, moved out of his house two ...
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CAHC’s National Housing Roundtable: Important Federal Bills Coming in 2024 

By: Alysha Gardner, Senior Policy Analyst, Partnership for Strong Communities  As we come to the end of the year, let’s look back on progress in ...
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The Impact of Restrictive Zoning Ordinances on Economic Mobility: A New Urban Institute Study

By: Paige Panek, Research Associate, Partnership for Strong Communities Racial discrimination and poverty have historically resulted in neighborhoods lacking quality services, such as public schools, ...
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Envisioning a Thriving Connecticut: Highlights from the 2023 Connecticut Affordable Housing Conference

By: Danielle Hubley, Advocacy & Education Manager, Partnership for Strong Communities What does a thriving community look like to you? This was a central question ...
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Community Land Trusts: Housing Solutions Rooted in Community Needs

By: Alysha Gardner, Senior Policy Analyst “None of the affordable housing programs by themselves are a panacea – they all come with pros and cons… ...
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Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: Partnership for Strong Communities Anniversary Gala

On Thursday, September 14th, we came together to celebrate a significant milestone: 25 years of the Partnership for Strong Communities (PSC). As we reflected on ...
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Signs Of Gentrification In Connecticut’s Cities

By: Faith Evanson, Research Associate Connecticut has been suffering from a housing shortage of homes that are affordable and readily available for low-income residents. Debates ...
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The Intersection Of Housing Segregation And Education Inequity

By: Alexia Cousins, Research Associate Growing up, I remember my parents trying to enroll me in magnet schools to avoid sending me to public school ...
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“Roadblock to the Middle Class” An Essay on the impact of Housing Insecurity in America by Jamil Ragland

by: Jamil Ragland Is a borrowed home your own? PSC researcher Jamil Ragland gives us an inner look into his life experiences navigating housing in ...
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