The Pandemic in Policy, Practice and Politics
The Pandemic in Policy, Practice and Politics is a monthly webinar series that examines the current Coronavirus pandemic through the lens of the social sciences. Join us to explore the way the pandemic is affecting everything from public health and public finances to political campaigns and more.
Previous Event
Affordable Rental Housing Policy and the Pandemic:
Equity Begins with Where You Live and How Much It Costs
June 24, 2021
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Featuring
Peggy Bailey MPA’97
Senior Advisor on Rental Assistance
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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The pandemic brought to light the inequities created by where we live. It also showed the thin line between people being able to afford their rent, even if it is a large portion of their income, and eviction. Over the last year, Congress and both Administrations approved historic investments in rental assistance and homelessness services. In addition to sharing insights from her over 20 year career in Washington, DC, Peggy will discuss how these new resources came together, the role of evidence and advocates, and what these new resources could mean for the federal government’s future role in making housing affordable for more people.
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