March 3, 2015

Better Housing = Better Health

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Interior Of Studio With Person 2 Scaled 1

270 Centre housing unit designed by Studio G Architects. Photo: Greg Premru

“40% of lower-income Americans told us they believe that poor neighborhoods and housing conditions lead to poor health”

We have long believed that providing healthy, safe, accessible, affordable and beautiful housing is a key component to uplifting neighborhoods and building truly sustainable communities. NPR’s recent series echoes these ideas, with powerful anecdotes from those directly impacted by both good and bad housing. We urge you to listen to their stories:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2015/03/03/389320510/improving-housing-can-pay-dividends-in-better-health?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=healthcare