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    Emerging Perspectives and Policy Considerations for Advancing Disaster Resilience
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2024-07) Cabrera, Leah
    This paper explores the potential economic impacts of weather-related disasters on low-to-moderate-income communities in the Southeast, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. These communities have been grappling withsignificant economic disruptions due to severe and recurring weather events like hurricanes, floods, and extreme heat. The study involvesasurveyand interviews conducted with professionals in the Southeast who engage with these communities across nonprofit, public, and private organizations.These experts provided insights into how weather-related risks impact the communities they serve.The findings underscore the urgency of addressing housing insecurity as a major obstacle to resilience efforts, particularly for lower-to-moderate-income (LMI) communities. The shortage of affordable, resilient housing creates ongoing vulnerability. Addressing these systemic barriers is not just important butessential for building equitable and resilient communities capable of withstanding climate change. Efforts to support LMI communities and communities of color in preparing for and recovering from weather-related economic setbacks are crucial.Real estate, policy, and development leaders should integrate community-based solutions, promoting shared resources and collective ownership. Reducing dependency on traditional property norms is vital for fostering environments where housing is both an asset and a fundamental right.
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    Calling A House a Home: The Interior and Exterior Design of Black Homes
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2024-04-25) McCain, Mary Jane
    This paper explores the interior and exterior design of Black homes as repositories for history, culture including personal identity and family history.
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    Sandy Springs Homeownership Assessment and Policy Recommendations
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2024-04) Kaufman, Mira
    The city of Sandy Springs hopes to preserve and develop more housing in its area to ensure that young adults with families and first-time homeowners set down roots in the city. Land prices have risen steadily in Sandy Springs, and the local government aims to introduce strategies and protections to maintain and develop affordable housing stock for this demographic. Entry-level homeownership opportunities are crucial to the continued vibrancy of the community and for future growth. Without plentiful accessibly priced homes, the city’s demographics will continue to skew towards older and wealthier residents, reducing the diversity and resilience of the community. This project analyzes the housing market of Sandy Springs using the American Community Survey (ACS) and Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data and recommends strategies for providing adequate homeownership opportunities to support the city’s desired future residents. ACS data is used to examine changes that have occurred in the homeowner population in Sandy Springs between 2018 and 2022. To provide further insights into homeownership, the HMDA dataset shows the types of mortgage loan applicants in Sandy Springs in 2018 and 2022. This data illuminates specific challenges for young families and professionals in originating mortgages. The literature review and recommendations sections highlight potential policy action relating to the goal of increased homeownership for adults starting families and other early professionals in the city.
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    In the Mix: Middle Housing and Income Diversity in Atlanta
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020) Orsini, Callie
    This study explores a correlation between Atlanta’s modest supply of middle housing (often referred to as “missing middle”), and income diversity among residents. While Atlanta has historically been one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the country, it also leads the country in income inequality and is severely spatially segregated. Integrating more middle housing and potentially eliminating exclusionary zoning completely is a step towards a more equitable city. A review of literature further details this connection and justifies Atlanta as a valid case study. Multiple regression analysis is used to analyze the relationship between the percent of middle housing and income diversity scores in City of Atlanta block groups (326 cases). Results and discussion are intended to bolster the work of previous literature while contributing to further research and policy-relevant conclusions including upzoning, allowing smaller minimum lot sizes, and modifying residential parking requirements.