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HOUSING at 250

The Evolution of Housing Data in the United States, Part 1: From Tax Rolls to Surveys
The history of housing data in the United States extends from the colonial era to the present day, reflecting the needs, capacity, and concerns of each historical period. Housing-related data collection has assumed many forms over the years, including state and local governments recording property tax records in the 18th century, surveyors mapping the built environment for insurance companies in the 19th century, and more recent efforts by the federal government and private sector to capture a detailed picture of housing nationwide. Today, housing surveys, databases, and maps help researchers address complex housing questions.

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IN PRACTICE

Partnership Gives New Life to Public Housing in Knoxville, Tennessee
The Knoxville, Tennessee public housing agency recently completed (with the help of public and private partners) the revitalization of Austin Homes, an aging public housing development less than a mile from the city’s downtown core. The site is now home to First Creek at Austin, a multigenerational, mixed-income, 446-unit development that expands and improves the supply of both affordable and market-rate housing in the area while helping to revitalize the city’s downtown.

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