UNC Greensboro

Housing and Economic Development

Homes are unique economic commodities. They are stationary, durable, heterogeneous by nature, price-negotiable in many cases, and subject to changes in value over time. Single-family homes are an avenue to economic stability and wealth building for many families. Construction of homes contributed $1.15 trillion to the US economy in 2018.  Insufficient supply … Continued


Sept Housing Hangout – Housing Activism in North Carolina

North Carolina has a long history of housing activism. All too often, this history is overlooked and not well-documented. Real change has resulted from the work of housing activists and organizers. During this Housing Hangout we will learn about North Carolina’s history of housing activismsince the 1960s and ongoing efforts to ensure that … Continued