Research and Resources
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.
reseaRch publications
Homes That Heal: The State of Supportive Housing in Connecticut
What happens when stable, affordable housing is paired with the services people need to thrive? Our new report, Homes That Heal: The State of Supportive Housing ...
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING CHOICE IN PRACTICE: AN ANALYSIS OF RENTAL AVAILABILITY WITHIN MAR AND FMR LIMITS IN THE GREATER HARTFORD AREA
Prepared by Practicum Research Interns: Karina Thorpe, Matthew Russell, Moustafa Hamada Introduction This report examines the number of affordable, two- or more-bedroom rental units available at ...
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THE HIDDEN COST OF RENTING: HOW “JUNK FEES” MAKE HOUSING LESS AFFORDABLE
By: Samaila Adelaiye, PhD Research and Policy Fellow
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HOUSING EQUITY IN CONNECTICUT: RACE & SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS
By: Chelsea Osei, Research Associate
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IS HOUSING BECOMING MORE UNAFFORDABLE IN CONNECTICUT? AN EXAMINATION OF INCOMES AND HOUSING COSTS OVER TIME
By: Chelsea Osei, Research Associate Introduction Across the nation, and particularly in Connecticut, many residents are feeling the effects of the housing affordability crisis. Connecticut ...
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Beyond the Subsidies: Affordable Housing, Workforce Development, and Upward Mobility for Young Adults in Connecticut
By: Kalimah Muhammad, Research Associate Introduction Income inequality across the United States has grown by every measure over the last 30 years.i A recent article from the ...
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