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
Expanding Rental Assistance in Connecticut
Click here to read the report. Connecticut’s housing crisis has reached a critical point, especially for renters. Across the state, rising rents have made it ...
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The Intersectional Nature of Housing in the United States: Why We Should Focus on Housing First, Why We Don’t & Implications for the Social Work Profession
By: Danielle Hubley | Journey of Policy Practice and Research The history of housing in the United States demonstrates the intersectional role of housing in ...
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HOUSING EQUITY FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: INSIGHTS FROM CONNECTICUT’S TRIBAL NATIONS
By: Carline Charmelus, Operations and Equity Manager Nationally, we are experiencing a housing crisis. It impacts every community, but especially communities who consist of Black, ...
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BEST PRACTICES: EFFECTIVE LONG-TERM TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
By: Samaila Adelaiye, Research & Policy Rental assistance remains a vital form of subsidy for low-income households in Connecticut and the United States. Long-term tenant-based ...
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“The Model City”: New Haven’s Architectural Disparities are a Window into the City’sHistory of Racist Housing and Land Use Policies
By: Paige Panek, Research Associate Research has long supported a correlation between housing and land use, racial inequality, and segregation. A variety of metrics have ...
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LITERATURE REVIEW: THE IMPACTS OF LONG-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE
By: Samaila Adelaiye, PhD, Research & Policy Fellow INTRODUCTION Rental assistance in the form of vouchers supports low-income households, ensuring that housing is more affordable ...
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