NHPF Industry Report
Effectiveness in Reducing Racial Inequality & Crime Question: Please rank how effective each affordable housing initiative is/would be at reducing racial inequality and crime in urban areas, where “1” is most effective and “4” is least effective. Base: Total Sample, (n=215) / JASPER COLIN
1 2 3 4
21%
22%
23%
24%
27%
27%
26%
30%
24%
16%
27%
28%
27%
23%
29%
27%
Onside Resident Services
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Collaboration Between Various Organizations To Help Prevent Crime
Building Affordable Housing In Resource-Rich Neighborhoods To Fight Discrimination
lifestyle goals, achieving stability and contributing to safer and more prosperous communities. It is widely accepted that residents of service-enriched affordable housing are best positioned for making the most significant life changes. Previous NHPF research compared family properties with resident services to family properties without resident services. It was determined that resident services programs reduced property vacancy losses, legal fees, and bad debts. The analysis also shows that Operation Pathways’ residents services programs decrease the number of skips and evictions. These results indicate that 83% of evictions and skips were from households that were not enrolled in resident services programs. This information underscores the relationship between place-based services and crime reduction. In 2023, 62% of households participated in at least one of Operation Pathways’ programs. Interestingly, the application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles has received mixed reactions. While some believe that design elements such as increased lighting and security can significantly deter crime, others argue that these measures can be polarizing and may not address the root causes of crime.
Importance of Changing Obstacles to Accessing Affordable Housing Question: Please rank the following obstacles to accessing affordable housing based on how important you feel they are to change, where “1” is most important and “5” is least important. Base: Total Sample, (n=215) / JASPER COLIN
1 2 3 4 5
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0
On-time rental payments are typically excluded from credit reports
Inadequate tenant protections and legal representation leading to housing insecurity
Discrimination despite fair housing laws
Poor or non-existent credit histories
Unreasonable laws punishing residents for earning too much by rendering them ineligible for certain housing
THE NHP FOUNDATION 2024 SYMPOSIUM: INDUSTRY REPORT • 9
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