The US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Moving to Work demonstration programme (MTW)... more The US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Moving to Work demonstration programme (MTW) allows 39 public housing authorities (PHAs) to waive certain federal regulations and merge several funding streams into a single, flexible fund. These flexibilities are designed to allow PHAs the ability to meet local housing needs and the programme’s three goals: moving families to self-sufficiency, expanding housing options, and achieving cost savings. This review introduces the policy context of the MTW demonstration, situating it within an environment of neoliberal reforms in public housing and social service provision. It goes on to assess certain activities implemented to achieve the demonstration’s three statutory goals. The paper concludes with a policy critique that both draws upon findings from evaluations of the programme conducted to date and sets an agenda for ongoing debates about extending MTW agreements past their 2018 expiration and expanding the demonstration to include more agencies.
This article presents an introduction to the special Housing Policy Debate on the 40th anniversar... more This article presents an introduction to the special Housing Policy Debate on the 40th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant. It argues for expanding funding for the program and it presents several recommendations for how the program could be made more effective.
The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the c... more The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents will be complete or accurate or up to date. The accuracy of any instructions, formulae, and drug doses should be independently verified with primary sources. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss, actions, claims, proceedings, demand, or costs or damages whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with or arising out of the use of this material.
This paper presents a description of the activities undertaken by the housing authorities partici... more This paper presents a description of the activities undertaken by the housing authorities participating in HUD's Moving to Work program and a critique of that program.
This paper presents the results of research on the correlates of crime in six Atlanta neighborhoo... more This paper presents the results of research on the correlates of crime in six Atlanta neighborhoods. The results indicate that after controlling for economic status and racial characteristics, neighborhood physical characteristics were more predictive of crime than neighborhood social characteristic.
This article presents a review of theories of why neighborhoods change and the implications of ea... more This article presents a review of theories of why neighborhoods change and the implications of each of these theories for public policy. It also presents a comprehensive model that incorporates elements of many of the earlier models and provides a more complete explanation for neighborhood change.
In recent years, many have debated adopting work requirements in the
public housing program, and ... more In recent years, many have debated adopting work requirements in the public housing program, and a limited number of public housing agencies (PHA) have implemented these policies through the flexibility provided by the Moving to Work program. One such agency—the Charlotte Housing Authority (CHA)—has implemented a work requirement across five (of 15) public housing developments that mandates households to work 15 hr weekly or face sanctions. This article evaluates this policy and presents the first empirical analysis on the outcomes of a work requirement on employment and evictions. We find that, following work requirement enforcement, the percentage of impacted households paying minimum rent (a proxy for nonemployment) decreased versus a comparison group. Analysis of additional data on both employment and hours worked indicates similar results regarding employment gains, but no increase in average hours worked. We find no evidence that work requirement sanctions increased evictions, and very modest evidence that enforcement increased the rate of positive move-outs such as moves to unsubsidized housing.
Adverse neighborhood environments and caregiving for a relative with dementia are both stressors ... more Adverse neighborhood environments and caregiving for a relative with dementia are both stressors that have been associated with poor health. The present study examined the extent to which three self-report measures of neighborhood characteristics interact with caregiving status (caregiver versus noncaregiver) to modify an important stress related health outcome: plasma glucose. The study sample consisted of 147 community recruited caregivers and 147 participants who did not have caregiving responsibilities. We hypothesized that negative neighborhood characteristics would magnify effects of caregiving on plasma glucose levels. Regression analyses were conducted to examine the interaction of three neighborhood characteristic measures with caregiving status in predicting fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and glycosylated hemoglobin concentration (HbA1c), with control for age, race, gender, relation to care recipient (spouse or relative), body mass index, income, and education. Of the three neighborhood measures, the one reflecting crime concerns significantly moderated the effect of caregiving on FPG (p < .002) and HbA1c (p < .001). For participants with better neighborhood characteristics, caregivers and noncaregivers were similar with respect to indicators of glucose metabolism; however, for participants with worse neighborhood characteristics, caregivers had higher levels of FPG and HbA1c, as compared with noncaregivers. Poor health outcomes, such as impaired glucose control, may be found among caregivers who fear neighborhood crime.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Moving to Work demonstration programme (MTW)... more The US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Moving to Work demonstration programme (MTW) allows 39 public housing authorities (PHAs) to waive certain federal regulations and merge several funding streams into a single, flexible fund. These flexibilities are designed to allow PHAs the ability to meet local housing needs and the programme’s three goals: moving families to self-sufficiency, expanding housing options, and achieving cost savings. This review introduces the policy context of the MTW demonstration, situating it within an environment of neoliberal reforms in public housing and social service provision. It goes on to assess certain activities implemented to achieve the demonstration’s three statutory goals. The paper concludes with a policy critique that both draws upon findings from evaluations of the programme conducted to date and sets an agenda for ongoing debates about extending MTW agreements past their 2018 expiration and expanding the demonstration to include more agencies.
This article presents an introduction to the special Housing Policy Debate on the 40th anniversar... more This article presents an introduction to the special Housing Policy Debate on the 40th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant. It argues for expanding funding for the program and it presents several recommendations for how the program could be made more effective.
The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the c... more The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents will be complete or accurate or up to date. The accuracy of any instructions, formulae, and drug doses should be independently verified with primary sources. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss, actions, claims, proceedings, demand, or costs or damages whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with or arising out of the use of this material.
This paper presents a description of the activities undertaken by the housing authorities partici... more This paper presents a description of the activities undertaken by the housing authorities participating in HUD's Moving to Work program and a critique of that program.
This paper presents the results of research on the correlates of crime in six Atlanta neighborhoo... more This paper presents the results of research on the correlates of crime in six Atlanta neighborhoods. The results indicate that after controlling for economic status and racial characteristics, neighborhood physical characteristics were more predictive of crime than neighborhood social characteristic.
This article presents a review of theories of why neighborhoods change and the implications of ea... more This article presents a review of theories of why neighborhoods change and the implications of each of these theories for public policy. It also presents a comprehensive model that incorporates elements of many of the earlier models and provides a more complete explanation for neighborhood change.
In recent years, many have debated adopting work requirements in the
public housing program, and ... more In recent years, many have debated adopting work requirements in the public housing program, and a limited number of public housing agencies (PHA) have implemented these policies through the flexibility provided by the Moving to Work program. One such agency—the Charlotte Housing Authority (CHA)—has implemented a work requirement across five (of 15) public housing developments that mandates households to work 15 hr weekly or face sanctions. This article evaluates this policy and presents the first empirical analysis on the outcomes of a work requirement on employment and evictions. We find that, following work requirement enforcement, the percentage of impacted households paying minimum rent (a proxy for nonemployment) decreased versus a comparison group. Analysis of additional data on both employment and hours worked indicates similar results regarding employment gains, but no increase in average hours worked. We find no evidence that work requirement sanctions increased evictions, and very modest evidence that enforcement increased the rate of positive move-outs such as moves to unsubsidized housing.
Adverse neighborhood environments and caregiving for a relative with dementia are both stressors ... more Adverse neighborhood environments and caregiving for a relative with dementia are both stressors that have been associated with poor health. The present study examined the extent to which three self-report measures of neighborhood characteristics interact with caregiving status (caregiver versus noncaregiver) to modify an important stress related health outcome: plasma glucose. The study sample consisted of 147 community recruited caregivers and 147 participants who did not have caregiving responsibilities. We hypothesized that negative neighborhood characteristics would magnify effects of caregiving on plasma glucose levels. Regression analyses were conducted to examine the interaction of three neighborhood characteristic measures with caregiving status in predicting fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and glycosylated hemoglobin concentration (HbA1c), with control for age, race, gender, relation to care recipient (spouse or relative), body mass index, income, and education. Of the three neighborhood measures, the one reflecting crime concerns significantly moderated the effect of caregiving on FPG (p < .002) and HbA1c (p < .001). For participants with better neighborhood characteristics, caregivers and noncaregivers were similar with respect to indicators of glucose metabolism; however, for participants with worse neighborhood characteristics, caregivers had higher levels of FPG and HbA1c, as compared with noncaregivers. Poor health outcomes, such as impaired glucose control, may be found among caregivers who fear neighborhood crime.
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within an environment of neoliberal reforms in public housing and social service provision. It goes on to assess certain activities implemented to achieve
the demonstration’s three statutory goals. The paper concludes with a policy critique that both draws upon findings from evaluations of the programme
conducted to date and sets an agenda for ongoing debates about extending MTW agreements past their 2018 expiration and expanding the demonstration
to include more agencies.
public housing program, and a limited number of public housing agencies
(PHA) have implemented these policies through the flexibility provided by
the Moving to Work program. One such agency—the Charlotte Housing
Authority (CHA)—has implemented a work requirement across five (of
15) public housing developments that mandates households to work 15
hr weekly or face sanctions. This article evaluates this policy and presents the first empirical analysis on the outcomes of a work requirement on employment and evictions. We find that, following work requirement enforcement, the percentage of impacted households paying minimum rent (a proxy for nonemployment) decreased versus a comparison group. Analysis of additional data on both employment and hours worked indicates similar results regarding employment gains, but no increase in average hours worked. We find no evidence that work requirement sanctions increased evictions, and very modest evidence that enforcement increased the rate of positive move-outs such as moves to unsubsidized housing.
within an environment of neoliberal reforms in public housing and social service provision. It goes on to assess certain activities implemented to achieve
the demonstration’s three statutory goals. The paper concludes with a policy critique that both draws upon findings from evaluations of the programme
conducted to date and sets an agenda for ongoing debates about extending MTW agreements past their 2018 expiration and expanding the demonstration
to include more agencies.
public housing program, and a limited number of public housing agencies
(PHA) have implemented these policies through the flexibility provided by
the Moving to Work program. One such agency—the Charlotte Housing
Authority (CHA)—has implemented a work requirement across five (of
15) public housing developments that mandates households to work 15
hr weekly or face sanctions. This article evaluates this policy and presents the first empirical analysis on the outcomes of a work requirement on employment and evictions. We find that, following work requirement enforcement, the percentage of impacted households paying minimum rent (a proxy for nonemployment) decreased versus a comparison group. Analysis of additional data on both employment and hours worked indicates similar results regarding employment gains, but no increase in average hours worked. We find no evidence that work requirement sanctions increased evictions, and very modest evidence that enforcement increased the rate of positive move-outs such as moves to unsubsidized housing.