Dr. Gregg Colburn’s new book, “Homelessness is a Housing Problem,” aims to understand why some U.S. cities struggle more than others with high rates of homelessness. By examining the commonly believed causes of homelessness – drug addiction, mental health, poverty, weather, benefits/services, and low income mobility – Colburn’s research explains how these causes fail to account for differences in homelessness rates from city to city and within a single region. His work ultimately points to housing market conditions, such as rent prices and the availability of affordable housing, as providing a strong explanation for this cross-city variation, as well as a path forward for policy change.
A panel of experts will discuss Professor Colburn’s research after his presentation to delve into how we can dispel conventional beliefs and build support for solving homelessness.
Fair Rents, Fair Bills: Understanding Rent & Utility Regulations
JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH 12PM
Join us for a learning session about San José’s Rent Stabilization Program and possible updates to the city’s rules on how utilities are billed in rental housing (known as Ratio Utility Billing Services, or RUBS).
We’ll break down:
- What rent stabilization means
- How RUBS works
- And what these proposed changes could mean for renters and housing providers
You’ll also learn how to share your feedback and get involved as the city considers these updates and how it can impact you.