In 2023, HUD awarded $3,207,839 to Texas Tech University to support the Center of Excellence in Climate Resilient and Equitable Housing (CECREH). CECREH will conduct projects to evaluate how specific communities have experienced recurrent and unequal exposure to extreme historical climate events. The Center's research focuses on (1) assessing the risk of climate change to underserved communities, (2) building capacity, and (3) exploring resilient plans and policies for climate risks.
HSI Centers of Excellence
Arizona State University – Arizona Research Center for Housing Equity and Sustainability (ARCHES)
Texas A&M University – Center for Housing & Urban Development (CHUD)
Texas Tech University – Center of Excellence in Climate Resilient and Equitable Housing (CECREH)
University of Texas at Austin – Equitable Technologies for Housing Innovation Center (ETHIC)