Friday news roundup 2/21/14
This week, the smart people in the NMA design department put together the fun infographic that you see on the right.
Click to view it at full size (you might have to click a second time to zoom in).
In other news, here are some stories we've been reading:
Brookings: All cities are not created unequal
Confronting Suburban Poverty: The squeeze is on for affordable rentals in the suburbs
GoSection8: Deaf student's lawsuit over service dog spurs Portland State University's $160,000 settlement
The HUDdle: HUD's Recovery Act programs
Los Angeles Times (via HACLA): In Jordan Downs housing project, police are forging a new relationship
New York Times (via Off the Charts): The impact of a minimum-wage increase
Next City: Study finds conflicting answers on raising minimum wage
NHC: Housing affordability improves, but many working households are still struggling
NLIHC: House Budget Committee examines poverty, proposes restructuring budget process
Off the Charts: White House announced today that it will recommend $56 billion in additional discretionary funding for 2015
ReThink Housing (via GoSection8): Why housing matters
Rooflines: A boost to vouchers would be a boost for kids
Urban Institute: A proposed demonstration of a flat rental subsidy for very low income households
Any interesting stories that we missed? Leave your links and recommendations in the comments!