Analyses and evidence presented suggest that suppliers of low-income housing are caught in a tightening vise of contracting demand and rising costs. (DM)

The spatial variation in racial housing market discrimination is investigated. Findings show that all-white areas and areas which are gaining in black residents have higher discrimination rates than black areas with stable populations. Housing agents discriminate when they fear losing business from prejudiced white clients. (VM)

Examined the effects of residential segregation, income, new housing, and housing vacancy on a measure of the tendency for adults to live in households in which they are nonnuclear members. Results suggested that factors other than choice help to determine the household structure of Black and Hispanic populations. (GC)

Economic and demographic changes in the central city have created two conflicting urban groups: (1) the poor, who seek inexpensive housing and greater welfare expenditures; and (2) the elite, who seek neighborhood improvement, fewer housing units, and more environment-enhancing investments. Reconstruction of urban America requires a reconciliation…

Examines recurrent problems within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and provides recommended changes. Problems addressed involve the lack of governmental support for low-income housing and urban aid necessitating primary reliance upon the private sector and HUD organizational problems. The adoption of progressive housing…