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Presentation

Reframing Affordable Housing: Narratives that Build Support

Date
October 29, 2019
Name of conference
Foundations for the Future of Housing
Convened by
The Urban Institute
Presenter(s)
Moira O’Neil
Location
Chicago, IL, USA
Presentation type
Presentation

When the public thinks about housing, they often consider it in consumerist, “you get what you can afford” terms, which makes it challenging to advocate for policies around safe and affordable housing. This presentation shared evidence-based reframing strategies that help shift public understanding and build will for progressive policy solutions.

Issues
Economic Justice Housing

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