Podcasts about Public housing

Howard Husock joins Stephen Eide to discuss his new book, The Projects: A New History of Public Housing.

Voices 4 Palestine here II the voices of people at the most recent Sydney Rally for Palestine recorded by Vivien Langford from #3crClimateActionShowSave Public Housing here II Tenancy Lawyer and Socialist Steph Price from the Save Public Housing Rally.Stop Work Sept 10 here II Dylan from ASU members for Palestine explains why they are calling for a Stop Work 10th Sept at 1pm with a rally at the State Library. This is the week here II Kevin Healy is back despite his cold with a biting wit applied to the week's events.Where Do the Profits Go? here II Don Sutherland joins us to ask where do the profits go? He investigates the importance of non-productive profit creation by share buy backs which swell the pockets of the rich but starve the resources of the majority.

In the 1930s, New Deal-era technocrats devised a solution to homelessness and poverty itself. They believed that providing free or low-cost urban housing projects could completely eliminate housing scarcity. Planners envisioned urban communities that would propel their residents into the middle class, creating a flywheel of abundance where poverty was eradicated. However, once construction began after World War II, these projects quickly became dangerous, poorly maintained slums, serving as breeding grounds for crime and decay. By the 1970s, crime rates were so high that levels of violence rivaled those of war zones in Sub-Saharan Africa. What happened? Why did so many of the best and brightest who promoted housing projects—like First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt or city planner Robert Moses—create one of the worst government debacles of the 20th century? Why didn’t they foresee that housing projects would become hotbeds of crime, completely destroying the social fabric of the neighborhoods they aimed to help? Today’s guest is Howard Husock, author of “The Projects: A New History of Public Housing.” He explains how we got here, detailing the tragic rise and fall of public housing and the pitfalls of other subsidy programs. He takes us inside a progressive movement led by a group of New York City philanthropists, politicians, and business magnates who first championed public housing as a solution to urban blight. We explore everything that went wrong and what can be done to avoid these same mistakes in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 On this episode of Women on the Line we chat with 44 Flats United (44FU) are a group of residents, former residents and supporters of public housing, organising against the Victorian State Government's decision to demolish the 44 high-rise commission flats and a growing number of walkups across Narrm (Melbourne). They are guided by the principle that not one person should be left worse off because of this government's decision to demolish their homes, that public housing needs to be defended and protected for current residents and future generations to come and that on the unceded sovereign land of First Peoples, no decisions should be made about the sale or leasing of public land until Treaties with First Peoples have been negotiated and finalised.We hear from R-Coo Tran, leader of 44 FU and Thi, a Vietnamese woman living in a housing estate in Richmond. We chat about the major problems with the estate demolition plan, what impact this is having on residents and how 44FU is organising on this campaign. Please note that parts of the conversation are in Vietnamese and have been translated and edited for brevity.

Mike Stephen discusses the importance of preserving public housing history with Dr. Lisa Yun Lee, the executive director of the National Public Housing Museum, learns about new music from the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra with band co-director Fareed Haque, and discovers the Secret History of local stadium organist Nancy Faust.

Voices 4 Palestine here II Highlights from the Sydney Rally, part of the National Rally for Palestine 24 Aug., including Henry Rajendra, the President of the NSW Teachers Federation, and Grace Tame. Thanks to Vivien Langford #3crClimate ActionShow for the recording.No Incinerator Wollert here II Cath Rouse from No Northern Incinerator Wollert joins us to talk about the Sunday 31st 1pm community meeting at Whittlesea Council Offices, 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang where the next stage of the fight to rid the north of this industry now that the Victorian Government has annnounced an inquiry into the incinerator planned by Cleanaway.Save Public Housing here II Cass, a disabled young person, talks about the importance of Public Housing at the Aug 2 Save Public Housing Rally. No New Vic Off-Shore Gas Permits here II Lisa Deppler from OCEAN - the Otway Coastal Environment Action Network - joins us to call people to action against the new Victorian Government plan to give permits to the fossil fuel industry to search for gas off the Victorian coast within the five mile State ocean border including at the Bay of Islands. Ahmed Abadla here II Ahmed Abadla is a Palestinian from Gaza, co-founder of Palestine Justice Movement Sydney and creator of the Red Inverted Triangle podcast. Tobia speaks with Ahmed about the issues surrounding the political fight to end genocide in Gaza and to bring those complicit to justice. 

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Rosie and Bella interview Steve Mintern from OFFICE, critical urban geographer Dr Kate Shaw and designer and activist Cat Macleod about the environmental and social impacts of demolishing the 44 public housing towers in Melbourne. Steve Mintern is a landscape architect and is one of the managing directors of OFFICE, a charitable not-for-profit design and research practice in Melbourne. OFFICE is made up of a group of architects who assist community groups in advocating for better outcomes within their built environment. We talk about the research OFFICE has done into certain public housing communities, such as the Ascot Vale Estate, and their more sustainable solution of Retain, Repair and Reinvest.Critical urban geographer Dr Kate Shaw has a background in urban planning, focusing on the cultures of cities and the political-economic and social processes that shape them. Cat Macleod is a long-time climate and social justice activist and a designer passionate about saving the public housing towers. We speak to both of them together on the current pickets and research surrounding the situation which does not support the demolition of the public housing towers. Resources mentioned includeRAHU: https://rahu.org.au/?srsltid=AfmBOoqLeQJPL0-b596hLCtlDy0Jw7skKV25ZHDnijFEUWbcUnT_-zt_Save Public Housing Collective:https://www.savepublichousing.com/

Headlines  - Murujugu Rock Art Update - Jillian Segal Special Envoy for Antisemitism report reccomendations - Gaza Famine officially declared - APAN reaction to denial of entry to right wing Israeli MP to Australia - The Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW has accepted a formal complaint of    racial and religious vilification against the Australian Jewish       Association Incorporated (AJA) and its affiliated registered charity,         Australian Jewish Association Tzedakah Incorporated (AJAT) - Union response to Bendigo Writer's Festival approach to curbing free    speech - an event auspiced by La Trobe University Voices 4 Palestine II hereMC Nour Salman @ the Palestine solidairty weekly march on the 17th of August at the Victorian State Library. Song - Abe Dunovits - Respira PalestinaIsaac Winzer Darebin FUSE interview II here Isaac Winzer is a Ngarabal & Wirrayaraay filmmaker residing in Naarm. He graduated from Footscray Film School in 2020 and has since directed a short film and several music videos. Inspired by the art & spirituality of storytelling as part of Dreamtime Stories in his culture, he uses surrealism and aesthetic to weave stories full of meditation and exploration. City of Darebin's FUSE Spring 2025 - August 31 - September 14th - live music, cultural celebrations, exhibitions, work-shops, film screenings, and immersive art experiences - free ticketed events.We are focusing on FUSE Films 2 & 10 September Thornbury Picture House6 Free curated film sessions over two days including diverse selection celebrating Indigenous voices, multicultural narratives, and family friendly films.A special screening of First Nations films featuring the work by local resident and Ngarabal filmmaker Isaac Winzer (speaking at the event) and WINHANGANHA by Wiradjuri multidisciplinary artist and poet Jazz MoneyPoem - Jazz Money Hank Public Housing Rally Speech II hereVictorian Government wants to knock down the 44 Public Housing Towers and hand over the property over to private developers.Why is Public Housing so important listen up from the recent public housing rally in naarm Melb on  Aug 2This is the Week II hereComrade Kevin Updates us on The Week That WasJathan Sadowski The Mechanic & The Luddite II hereFeaturingAuthor: Dr Jathan Sadowski Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University. He is author of the bookToo Smart: How Digital Capitalism is Extracting Data, Controlling Our Lives, and Taking Over the World and host of the podcast This Machine Kills.AndLizzie O'Shea is a human rights lawyer, writer, and founder and chair of Digital Rights Watch, which advocates for freedom, fairness and fundamental rights in the digital age. Her book Future Histories (Verso, 2019), was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Award.Song - Polaroid - Vita Immaginaria  

In this episode, seven public housing resident narrators recount stories about sharing in community and forced changes to their family structures, shaped by undercurrents of federal policies enacted during the 1950s–1980s that strictly governed what resources were available to whom. These stories touch on how the United States' aggressive involvement in global affairs affect its residents at home and reveal deeper insights about how systemic changes affect each individual.We encourage you to share this episode with a friend and discuss how sharing and governmental policies have impacted your communities.Episode transcript here. To learn more about the history and policies discussed in this episode, check out our full sources and additional readings list: Nicholas Lemann, “Four Generations in the Projects,” The New York Times (January 13, 1991, Section 6, page 17), accessed at: https://www.nytimes.com/1991/01/13/magazine/four-generations-in-the-projects.html Natalie Y. Moore, with research by Beauty Turner, “The Good Ol Days,” The Chicago Reporter (September 26, 2007), accessed at: https://www.chicagoreporter.com/good-ol-days/. Alison Lefkovitz, “Men in the House: Race, Welfare, and the Regulation of Men's Sexuality in the United States, 1961–1972,” Journal of the History of Sexuality 20, no. 3 (2011): 594–614, accessed at: http://www.jstor.org/stable/41305886.Rahim Kurwa, National Low Income Housing Coalition, “Study Examines ‘Man in the House' Rules in the Voucher Program, Housing Policy Debate (August 24, 2020) accessed at: https://nlihc.org/resource/study-examines-man-house-rules-voucher-program Nestle, Marion. “The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): History, Politics, and Public Health Implications.” American Journal of Public Health 109, no. 12 (2019): 1631-1635, accessed at: https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2019.305361 Hortense J. Spillers, “Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe: an american grammar book”  (1987), Diacritics 17, no. 2 (Summer 1987): pp. 64-81, accessed at: https://www.mcgill.ca/english/files/english/spillers_mamas_baby.pdf or https://doi.org/10.2307/464747 .Gregory Acs, Kenneth Braswell, Elaine Sorensen, and Margery Austin Turner, “The Moynihan Report Revisited, published by Urban Institute, Open Society Foundations, and Fathers Incorporated (June 2013), accessed at: https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/23696/412839-The-Moynihan-Report-Revisited.PDF Daniel Geary, “The Moynihan Report: An Annotated Edition,” The Atlantic (September 2015), accessed at: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/09/the-moynihan-report-an-annotated-edition/404632/ Daniel Patrick Moynihan, “The Negro Family: The Case for National Action,” Office of Policy Planning and Research, United States Department of Labor (March 1965), accessed at: https://web.stanford.edu/~mrosenfe/Moynihan%27s%20The%20Negro%20Family.pdf.

Me and my lovely Wife Alexis talk about the importance of public housing

Henry talks with Kerrie Byrne from Save Public Housing Collective shares her advice to tenants to stand their ground.Audio production by Rob Kelly.

Voices 4 Palestine Nasser Mashni here II We hear Nasser Mashni's speech from the 10th August Naarm speech at the Rally for Palestine.Stop Work 4 Palestine here II Michal joins us to tell us about the grassroots campaign to stop work at 1pm on Sept 10th for Palestine infoWhy Save Public Housing here II In the shadow of the Victorian Government's move to demolish the 44 Public Housing Towers Ishtar, a young trans person, shares her story why Public Housing is so important. (Content Warning references sexual assault).This is the Week here II Kevin Healy serves up satire with side serve of reality.Don Sutherland - The Economic Round Table here II With Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers set to host his three-day Economic Reform Roundtable August 19-21 to discuss resilience, productivity, and budget sustainability and tax reform, Don Sutherland joins us to tell us what the hidden agenda is - for more go to his blog Solidarity Dynamics. 

Acknowledgement of Country//Headlines//Responses to Labor gov's plans to recognise the state of PalestineGaza and West Bank updateVictoria's proposed anti-protest laws to be scaled backEnvironment groups condemn Vic gov's decision to invite applications for two new petroleum exploration licences in Gippsland and the OtwaysVictoria recorded its highest number of fatal drug overdoses in a decade in 2024Inez read martyred Gazan Journalist Anas Al-Sharif final message, translated into English. Read the full message here.//Take action to support Gaza today via Gaza Mutual Aid Collective & The Sameer Project.// Shorna Moore - Melbourne City Mission//Please note that the following segement briefly discusses themes such as family violence, suicide, and systemic violence for young people. If this is distressing, you can get support through Kids Helpline 24/7 on 1800 55 1800 and Suicide Call Back Service 24/7 on 1300 659 467.// Shorna Moore, Head of Policy, Advocacy and Government Relations at Melbourne City Mission (MCM) joined Inez yesterday to discuss MCM's and Social Ventures Australia 2025 Victorian Youth Homelessness Snapshot which paints a stark picture of the deep and intersecting challenges faced by young people experiencing homelessness in Victoria. The snapshots reveal that most young Victorians are losing their homes due to family violence (83%), and many before the age of 16 (31%), with many marginalised demographics overrepresented. We discuss the importance of the snapshot, the Home Time Coalition, and where to from here. If you're looking for support, check out Ask Izzy for local service providers. // Hank - Public Housing Resident// On Monday 4th of August, Hank, a public housing tenant, locked himself to a drill taking samples for demolition at Flemington public housing estate. Hank successfully delayed works for over two hours, and was supported by a community picket to save the 44 housing towers scheduled for demolition. Flemington residents have been told that they must leave their homes by the end of September. Public housing tenants and advocates are urgently calling on the Victorian Government to halt demolition immediately. Find out more about how to get involved in one of the most important local fights by visiting https://linktr.ee/savepublichousing. You can show your support and sign the petition to save public housing by going to https://chuffed.org/project/save-public-housing.// Tom Studans - Unlawful Welfare Debt Recalculations// We replayed Monday Breakfast's segment where Rob spoke to welfare rights activist Tom Studans about the Federal Court case Chaplin V Secretary. The court ruled that the Federal Government will need to recalculate over four-billion dollars worth of debts issued using a method known as ‘income apportionment' which was in use from the early 90's until 2020. In this conversation, Tom Studans unpacks the history of ‘income apportionment' debt calculations, and its legislative overlaps with Robodebt. Catch the rest of the interview and more from 3cr.org.au/monday-breakfast, tune in live Mondays from 7am - 8:30am on 3CR 855AM.// Elijah McDonald & Rosie Kalina - Blaktasia Game// Lastly, Elijah McDonald (Noongar, Pitta Pitta, Yamatji) Tech Artist, Junior Programmer and Rosie Kalina (Wemba Wemba, Gundjitmara) Art and Culture Producer from Blaktasia, this continent's first ever Aboriginal mobile game, joined us in the studio to discuss the making of the game, art, inspiration, and the everyday work it takes make a game by Mob for Mob, where you restore the bush & defeat the corrupting force of The Murk.//Elijah is a multi-award winning, highly creative multi-disciplinary creative technologist with specialisations in programming, human-computer interaction, digital 3D animation and technical art (SFX). Rosie is a multidisciplinary Artist and Producer, specialising in Visual Art and Curating, Rosie has been involved in several Community Led Art Projects, such as the Blak to the Future & YIRRAMBOI Festival.//Free to play, releasing at the end of 2025. Catch Blaktasia at PAX 10-12 October 2025 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC)// Footscray Safety Forum Tonight 6pm//Thu 14 Aug 6pmSt John's 30A Pickett St FootscrayAccessible & Child Friendly EventPlease consider COVID SafetyIn response to Maribyrnong Council's recent decision to use security and law officers for foot patrol, to respond to social, health and community issues in Footscray. More info here//

Jeremy Cordeaux returns with another unapologetic Garage Edition, tackling the biggest issues the mainstream media tiptoes around. From a no-holds-barred review of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers to political hypocrisy on housing, rising crime in our cities, and the absurdities of modern political correctness, Jeremy delivers sharp, witty, and unfiltered commentary. He also takes aim at power price failures, union overreach, and why Australians deserve leaders with backbone—not just headlines. Topics Covered Candid critique of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and its outdated themes The political hypocrisy surrounding public housing distribution Soaring power bills and failing energy policy Crime rates rising in metropolitan areas and weak sentencing laws Union rules preventing workers from negotiating their own pay Cancel culture’s influence on art, entertainment, and history Public transport failures and infrastructure delays Over-regulation strangling small businesses The widening city-country divide in political priorities Media bias and selective outrage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Barker, filling in for Sly, said that his sources that work in the public housing space, claim that there is a massive squeeze on maintenance spending. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 00:42:56 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - Une immersion dans la vie quotidienne des habitants d'un ghetto urbain à Chicago. Dans "Carnet Nomade" le réalisateur de documentaires américain Frederick Wiseman s'entretient avec Irène Omélianenko à propos de son film "Public Housing" en décembre 1999. - réalisation : Vincent Abouchar - invités : Frederick Wiseman Cinéaste documentariste américain

Hello and welcome to the Monday Breakfast show for the 4th of August 2025. On today's show: Headlines: Palestine rallies in Naarm/Melbourne and Gadigal/Sydney show up in the thousands. Harmful algal bloom off the SA coast threatens ocean and marine ecosystems.A recent ruling from the Federal Court means that the Federal Government will need to recalculate more $4BN worth of debts owed to the Dept. of Social Services. The ruling from the case Chaplin V Secretary, Dept Social Services declared that the previous method to calculate said debts known as income apportionment used since the early 1990s, was unlawful. To help us understand the ruling and its implications, the Monday Breakfast show was joined by Tom Studans, a welfare rights advocate whose independent coverage has been recognised by the Robodebt Royal Commission. Following a Big Canopy Campout with the Bob Brown Foundation in Tasmania's Central Highlands, a forest protest has happened with community members rallying to challenge native forest destruction in logging areas. In efforts to stop logging, staunch activist Moggy has locked on to a gate and machinery and halted logging for three days. Ed spoke with them about the effort. We hear an excerpt from the Doin' Time show, which airs on Mondays from 4 - 5pm. Listen back to more episodes here. Host Marisa speaks with Ilo Diaz about the shooting of Abdifatah Ahmed in Footscray. The interview begins with information about Ilo and the centre against racial profiling. It's important in that it provides some excellent context in the racist violence that led to Abdifatah Ahmed's death. Ilo Diaz from the centre against racial profiling has worked directly with communities experiencing human rights abuses in 'melbourne', South America and Palestine. His background is in human righgtsn observing in areas of conflict. Ilo also volunteers withy melbourne activist legal support providing his expertise to legal observer teams that observe police actions in protest. Stay updated with the Centre Against Racial Profiling on instagram.   We then hear Tiny Sparks and Turning Points, a bulletin from our good friends at the Commons Social Change Library. Today, they'll bring us some radical events over the years that changed this continent. This feature is looking at the month of August over our collective history, and will come to listeners on the first Monday of every month, at 8AM.It is a good example of why we need to remember our history in order to build a better future.For now, a big thank you to our friends at The Commons Social Change Library. You can find their work at www.commonslibrary.org & read more radical history events on this page compiled by TCSCL here. The show ends with an interview with a community activist/comrade regarding locking on at demolition of public towers which has taken place today at Flemington and at other public housing towers across Naarm.  SONGS PLAYED:The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Gil Scott-HeronRebel Girl - Bikini Kill

Save Public Housing Rally here II Hank, from the Save Public Housing Collective, talks about the rally set to start at 11am Saturday 2 Aug to call a halt to the the demolition of 44 Public Housing Towers which will evict 10,000 residence in a housing crisis.Voices for Palestine here II  We hear from Josh Lees and Hannah Thomas on the eve of the Sydney Harbour Bridge walk against genocide.The Count's Winter Season here II Chelsea Wilson joins us from the Count's Jazz Club to let us know about what is happening on Wednesday's in the South East when it comes to jazz and live performance.This is the week here  II Kevin excels himself in picking through the news of the week.Justice Not Jails NT here II we are joined by Ace and Anna from NT - Justice Not Jails in a response to the frankly inhumane and dictatoral laws past by the NT government in it;s out right war against First Nations Youth.

 7.15am Eugene Doyle spoke on the upcoming anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki, in the context of the genocide in Gaza, and the pressure put on Japan in response to the 'snub' to Israel in 2024. The 80th anniversary of the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony, to be held on August 9th commemorates the atomic bombing of Nagasaki by United States Military in 1945, which killed an estimated 74,000 people and is meant to honor the victims, express a wish for lasting world peace, and advocate for the abolition of nuclear weapons. Eugene publishes regularly at solidarity.co.nz 7.30am Dr Scott Bennett senior lecturer in marine ecology at University of Tasmania spoke on the algal blooms off the coast of South Australia, their ongoing impact and prospects for the futureMore information at https://greatsouthernreef.com/ 7.50am Roscoe Lee Brown from Radio Rata gave an update both on the 'independence' referendum in Kanaky, and on the proceedings at the International Seabed Authority meeting, which finished on 25 July.https://www.instagram.com/rata_so_called_syd 8.10am Harry Darner gave a quick update on the pickets against tower demolition and latest developments.https://www.savepublichousing.com/ 8.20 am Discussion in light of the recent twelve day war between Israel and Iran with two Iranian Activists Axel, a freelance geopolitics analyst and an anonymous Iranian activist. In this final part of a 4 part series, we discuss the potential of negotiations between Iran and the other world powers and what would need to happen to try to stop something like this happening again

Public Housing Rally details: Saturday August 2nd 2025, 11am - 1pm at the State Library.The Victorian Labor Government plans to demolish and privatize public housing and sell off public land to private developers.Over 10,000 residents are set to be displaced, and 6,660 homes are set to be demolished.

Headlines: - Chevron Escapes Cleanup Costs on Barrow Island - Murray-Darling Basin Reports Ecosystem Decline - Gippsland Mining Companies Urged to Pay for Water - Gaza Faces Deadly Diseases Amidst Stalled Humanitarian Aid - Israeli Defense Force Members Questioned at Tomorrowland Festival - Spotify CEO Leads €600 Million Investment in AI Defense Firm HelsingVoices 4 Palestine II hereSenator Faruqui was in the news this week and this is her speech about US bombs dropped on Iran.Recorded by Vivian Langford Climate Action Show 3cr Monday 5pmPublic Housing North Melbourne Picket Report II herePicket at 33 Alfred St, Nth Melbourne on Monday and report on the work being done to halt Vic Homes destruction of Public Housing Towers ending with lock-on to soil sample drill  at 120 Racecourse Rd by Friday afternoon 25th July. Ended with one detained. Public Order Response Team in attendance.Starts with Gabrielle de Vietri (Greens MLC for Richmond)At 33 Alfred St, Nth Melbourne. Finishes with Gabrielle at 120 Racecourse Rd a drill test site.Claire Hanson from the Save Public Housing Collective Interview II hereThe Victorian Labor Government is determined to demolish and privatise public housing and sell off public land to their greedy developer cronies. Over 10,000 residents are set to be displaced, and 6,660 homes are set to be demolished, during an ever-worsening housing crisis. This is an attack on all of us, but will hit First Nations people, asylum seekers, disabled people, and the poor the hardest. This corrupt social cleansing of the city will displace people, push up rent and house prices, and make huge profits for developers. Once public assets are sold off, they are all but lost to the private sector, and the rally on Saturday 2 August at 11am may be the last chance to fully mobilise before the first tower comes down.This is the Week that Was with Kevin Healey II hereThe implacable comrade Kevin Healey keeps us updated with everything thats happened this week in his inimitable style. Don Sutherland from Solidarity Dynamics Interview II hereInterviewing regarding the upcoming Economic Roundtable the government has organised and its implicaitons on the working class, an in depth analysis of the situation as it stands.  

*The carnage continues – the world watches on*Irony piled on irony – U.S.A. – Germany*The productivity round table sideshow*14 million dollars wouldn't cover the cost of a sea side mansion*Disconnected from reality*No no Nanette – No negligence here – good case – no responsibility*Eureka Australia medals – nominations open*John Englart memorial*Public Housing – anybody interested?*”Suffocating”

Australia is in the midst of a housing crisis. But amidst the political and media debate about the fixes to our housing woes, public housing has slipped from view. There's concern that funding commitments are a far cry from the broad based approach to public rental housing which has supported so many Australians in the past, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. So where does Australia go from here? Join Rebecca Pinkstone, Chief Executive of Homes NSW, Alistair Sisson of Macquarie University, City of Sydney Councillor Sylvie Ellsmore, plus public housing tenants Norrie May-Welby and Karyn Brown at this Festival of Urbanism event recorded in late 2024. Photo: Wedge-Tail Pictures

Tom Elliott says the state government should go further with their plans for public housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Sells is a retired U.S. Air Force officer turned impact investor and entrepreneur who has led the acquisition and management of over $200 million in commercial real estate assets. As co-founder of Impact Growth Capital and host of the Disruptive Capitalists podcast, Sam specializes in building wealth by solving critical housing challenges—especially in America's most neglected communities. His approach combines military discipline, systems thinking, and a passion for making a difference at scale. On this episode we talk about: – How Sam made his first dollar as a kid selling whatever he could—and why his last name “Sells” fits his entrepreneurial journey – Lessons from a global military career, building sustainable healthcare systems, and learning to create repeatable, high-impact outcomes – The moment in Chad, Africa, that sparked his mission to pursue financial freedom and help others achieve it – Why real estate became Sam's vehicle for impact and wealth, starting with mobile home parks and scaling to national projects – The realities of flipping homes, the misleading nature of TV real estate shows, and the importance of understanding the real numbers – How Sam used creative strategies like master lease agreements to acquire and improve properties with limited capital – The risks and pitfalls of real estate investing—over-leverage, mismanagement, and the brutal lessons of recent market cycles – Why America is the country's largest “slumlord,” and how Sam is tackling public housing's massive problems through public-private partnerships – How Impact Growth Capital works with HUD and local housing authorities to renovate or rebuild thousands of government-owned units, using government funding and innovative systems to guarantee returns and create real social mobility – The unique, vertically integrated model that combines real estate development, nonprofit resident support, and measurable poverty reduction – The challenges and rewards of scaling a national impact business, and why entrepreneurship—not bureaucracy—is the key to solving America's toughest problems – How others can get involved as investors or partners in this mission Top 3 Takeaways 1. Impact and Profit Can Coexist: You can build wealth and make a real difference by solving urgent problems—like America's public housing crisis—at scale. 2. Creative Structures Unlock Opportunity: Master leases, public-private partnerships, and government-backed funding can open doors for investors willing to learn and innovate. 3. Entrepreneurship Drives Change: Lean, mission-driven entrepreneurs are better equipped than government alone to tackle complex social issues and deliver lasting results. Notable Quotes – “No matter how hard he works, he's never going to become free. What do I need to do to become free—and how can I help as many other people become free as possible?” – “The number one slumlord in America is America. Public housing authorities own nearly 900,000 units—seven times the size of Blackstone.” – “We can do good and do well at the same time. Our intent is to help millions get out of poverty and help our investors make a great return in the process.” Connect with Sam Sells: Email: sam@impactgrowthcap.com Website: impactgrowthcap.com Podcast: Disruptive Capitalists LinkedIn: Search “Sam Sells Impact Growth Capital”

*The carnage continues “Death Death to the I.D.F” – The hypocrisy continues.*U.S.A. U.S.A. – Executive given free rein by supreme court.*1st September 2027 – New Sovereign Nation State in the Pacific.*Whyalla Steel Works – Lost opportunity.*Tax reform? What tax reform, more lost opportunities.*Cleveland Dodd – Another casualty of West Australia's Unit 18.*Early childhood development – Billion's of dollars to a private sector cutting corners.

The Victorian Government's plans to demolish Melbourne's 44 public housing towers are facing yet another legal challenge, as independent reports say the plan is deeply flawed. The Inner Melbourne Community Legal Centre is launching an appeal to a Supreme Court decision dismissing claims Home Victoria was in breach of tenant human rights. - स्वतन्त्र रिपोर्टहरूले मेलबर्नका ४४ सार्वजनिक आवास भवनहरू भत्काउने भिक्टोरिया सरकारको योजना ठिक नरहेको बताउँदै गर्दा उक्त सरकारी निर्णय विरुद्ध थप कानूनी चुनौती देखिएको छ।

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The Victorian Government's plans to demolish Melbourne's 44 public housing towers are facing yet another legal challenge, as independent reports say the plan is deeply flawed. The Inner Melbourne Community Legal Centre is launching an appeal to a Supreme Court decision dismissing claims Home Victoria was in breach of tenant human rights. - تصمیم دولت ویکتوریا برای تخریب ۴۴ برج مسکن عمومی در ملبورن با یک چالش قانونی تازه روبه‌رو شده است. گروهی از ساکنان، اکنون رأی قبلی دیوان عالی ایالت را به چالش کشیده‌اند. در آن رأی، دادگاه اداره مسکن ویکتوریا را از نقض حقوق بشری ساکنان این برج‌ها تبرئه کرده بود.

The Victorian Government's plans to demolish Melbourne's 44 public housing towers are facing yet another legal challenge, as independent reports say the plan is deeply flawed. The Inner Melbourne Community Legal Centre is launching an appeal to a Supreme Court decision dismissing claims Home Victoria was in breach of tenant human rights.

How housing policy failed the people it was designed to help -- and how to fix it As the US struggles to provide affordable housing, millions of Americans live in deteriorating public housing projects, enduring the mistakes of past housing policy. In The Projects: A New History of Public Housing (NYU Press, 2025), Howard A. Husock explains how we got here, detailing the tragic rise and fall of public housing and the pitfalls of other subsidy programs. He takes us inside a progressive movement led by a group of New York City philanthropists, politicians, and business magnates who first championed public housing as a solution to urban blight. From First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to the controversial city planner Robert Moses, many well-known historical figures made a convincing case for affordable housing in America. Despite the movement's lofty ideals, the creation of the Projects led to the destruction of low-income communities across the country. From the Hill District in Pittsburgh to Black Bottom in Detroit, predominantly Black neighborhoods were judged only by the quality of their housing. Husock looks beyond these neighborhoods' physical conditions to their uncounted riches, from local artists like August Wilson to vital community institutions. As he shares residents' stories, he honors what they crafted through their own plans, rather than those of city planners. Husock traces the history of public housing to contemporary debates on the government's role in the housing market. Through interviews with residents, he reveals how public housing transformed the lives of Americans and the physical faces of cities and towns. He ultimately critiques "repair and reform" efforts, making policy recommendations that address the core failings of public housing for the people it was once designed to help. Mapping out a better path for policy-makers, he lays a new foundation for upward mobility in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How housing policy failed the people it was designed to help -- and how to fix it As the US struggles to provide affordable housing, millions of Americans live in deteriorating public housing projects, enduring the mistakes of past housing policy. In The Projects: A New History of Public Housing (NYU Press, 2025), Howard A. Husock explains how we got here, detailing the tragic rise and fall of public housing and the pitfalls of other subsidy programs. He takes us inside a progressive movement led by a group of New York City philanthropists, politicians, and business magnates who first championed public housing as a solution to urban blight. From First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to the controversial city planner Robert Moses, many well-known historical figures made a convincing case for affordable housing in America. Despite the movement's lofty ideals, the creation of the Projects led to the destruction of low-income communities across the country. From the Hill District in Pittsburgh to Black Bottom in Detroit, predominantly Black neighborhoods were judged only by the quality of their housing. Husock looks beyond these neighborhoods' physical conditions to their uncounted riches, from local artists like August Wilson to vital community institutions. As he shares residents' stories, he honors what they crafted through their own plans, rather than those of city planners. Husock traces the history of public housing to contemporary debates on the government's role in the housing market. Through interviews with residents, he reveals how public housing transformed the lives of Americans and the physical faces of cities and towns. He ultimately critiques "repair and reform" efforts, making policy recommendations that address the core failings of public housing for the people it was once designed to help. Mapping out a better path for policy-makers, he lays a new foundation for upward mobility in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

How housing policy failed the people it was designed to help -- and how to fix it As the US struggles to provide affordable housing, millions of Americans live in deteriorating public housing projects, enduring the mistakes of past housing policy. In The Projects: A New History of Public Housing (NYU Press, 2025), Howard A. Husock explains how we got here, detailing the tragic rise and fall of public housing and the pitfalls of other subsidy programs. He takes us inside a progressive movement led by a group of New York City philanthropists, politicians, and business magnates who first championed public housing as a solution to urban blight. From First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to the controversial city planner Robert Moses, many well-known historical figures made a convincing case for affordable housing in America. Despite the movement's lofty ideals, the creation of the Projects led to the destruction of low-income communities across the country. From the Hill District in Pittsburgh to Black Bottom in Detroit, predominantly Black neighborhoods were judged only by the quality of their housing. Husock looks beyond these neighborhoods' physical conditions to their uncounted riches, from local artists like August Wilson to vital community institutions. As he shares residents' stories, he honors what they crafted through their own plans, rather than those of city planners. Husock traces the history of public housing to contemporary debates on the government's role in the housing market. Through interviews with residents, he reveals how public housing transformed the lives of Americans and the physical faces of cities and towns. He ultimately critiques "repair and reform" efforts, making policy recommendations that address the core failings of public housing for the people it was once designed to help. Mapping out a better path for policy-makers, he lays a new foundation for upward mobility in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

How housing policy failed the people it was designed to help -- and how to fix it As the US struggles to provide affordable housing, millions of Americans live in deteriorating public housing projects, enduring the mistakes of past housing policy. In The Projects: A New History of Public Housing (NYU Press, 2025), Howard A. Husock explains how we got here, detailing the tragic rise and fall of public housing and the pitfalls of other subsidy programs. He takes us inside a progressive movement led by a group of New York City philanthropists, politicians, and business magnates who first championed public housing as a solution to urban blight. From First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to the controversial city planner Robert Moses, many well-known historical figures made a convincing case for affordable housing in America. Despite the movement's lofty ideals, the creation of the Projects led to the destruction of low-income communities across the country. From the Hill District in Pittsburgh to Black Bottom in Detroit, predominantly Black neighborhoods were judged only by the quality of their housing. Husock looks beyond these neighborhoods' physical conditions to their uncounted riches, from local artists like August Wilson to vital community institutions. As he shares residents' stories, he honors what they crafted through their own plans, rather than those of city planners. Husock traces the history of public housing to contemporary debates on the government's role in the housing market. Through interviews with residents, he reveals how public housing transformed the lives of Americans and the physical faces of cities and towns. He ultimately critiques "repair and reform" efforts, making policy recommendations that address the core failings of public housing for the people it was once designed to help. Mapping out a better path for policy-makers, he lays a new foundation for upward mobility in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

How housing policy failed the people it was designed to help -- and how to fix it As the US struggles to provide affordable housing, millions of Americans live in deteriorating public housing projects, enduring the mistakes of past housing policy. In The Projects: A New History of Public Housing (NYU Press, 2025), Howard A. Husock explains how we got here, detailing the tragic rise and fall of public housing and the pitfalls of other subsidy programs. He takes us inside a progressive movement led by a group of New York City philanthropists, politicians, and business magnates who first championed public housing as a solution to urban blight. From First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to the controversial city planner Robert Moses, many well-known historical figures made a convincing case for affordable housing in America. Despite the movement's lofty ideals, the creation of the Projects led to the destruction of low-income communities across the country. From the Hill District in Pittsburgh to Black Bottom in Detroit, predominantly Black neighborhoods were judged only by the quality of their housing. Husock looks beyond these neighborhoods' physical conditions to their uncounted riches, from local artists like August Wilson to vital community institutions. As he shares residents' stories, he honors what they crafted through their own plans, rather than those of city planners. Husock traces the history of public housing to contemporary debates on the government's role in the housing market. Through interviews with residents, he reveals how public housing transformed the lives of Americans and the physical faces of cities and towns. He ultimately critiques "repair and reform" efforts, making policy recommendations that address the core failings of public housing for the people it was once designed to help. Mapping out a better path for policy-makers, he lays a new foundation for upward mobility in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Around one percent of Rotorua is on the public housing waitlist. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka spoke to Corin Dann.

Elbit Systems Rally here II Elbit Out of Victoria campaign Shut Elbit Down Emergency Protest on Tuesday 03/06/2025 outside their Port Melbourne site  www.freepalestinecoalitionnaarm.com#ShutElbitDown #ElbitOutOfVicVoices 4 Palestine here II 10,000 people dressed in red turned up for the June 1 rally in Sydney to call for an end to the red line of blood in Palestine. Vivien Langford's recording features Dr Joumana Baier and Josh Less.The Gold Review here II Mitch Vandewerdt-Holman, Candidate for Assistant Secretary as part of the Voice for Members CPSU presents an alternative to Vic Government staff cuts plan from the Gold Review - a public servant-led counterproposal to the Independent Review into the Victorian Public Service (VPS); otherwise known as the Silver Review.NIBS Big Red Book Fair here II Andy Russell joins us to talk about New International Bookshop and their Big Red Book Fair set for June 21 at Trades Hall.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy goes through the week with satire as his friend. Defend Public Housing Picket here II A report from Public Housing picket at 33 Alfred St, North Melbourne on the second day of the picket.* Part of the headlines this morning included the address for David McBride if you were to write to give him encouragement during his imprisonment:David McBride 10-134463 Locked Bag 7775 Alexander Maconochie CentreCanberra, ACT 2609

Wist je dat in Nederland van alle huizen 30 tot 50% sociale huurwoningen zijn? In Australië is dat slechts 3%. De Victoriaanse overheid is van plan om de 44 grote publieke woontorens in Melbourne te slopen, maar is dat de beste oplossing? Professor Karien Dekker van RMIT University doet hier onderzoek naar. Met haar bespreken we ook de aanpak van de Nederlandse- en Australische overheid op gebied van sociale woningbouw.

Elbit Systems Rally here II Elbit Out of Victoria campaign Shut Elbit Down Emergency Protest on Tuesday 03/06/2025 outside their Port Melbourne site  www.freepalestinecoalitionnaarm.com#ShutElbitDown #ElbitOutOfVicVoices 4 Palestine here II 10,000 people dressed in red turned up for the June 1 rally in Sydney to call for an end to the red line of blood in Palestine. Vivien Langford's recording features Dr Joumana Baier and Josh Less.The Gold Review here II Mitch Vandewerdt-Holman, Candidate for Assistant Secretary as part of the Voice for Members CPSU presents an alternative to Vic Government staff cuts plan from the Gold Review - a public servant-led counterproposal to the Independent Review into the Victorian Public Service (VPS); otherwise known as the Silver Review.NIBS Big Red Book Fair here II Andy Russell joins us to talk about New International Bookshop and their Big Red Book Fair set for June 21 at Trades Hall.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy goes through the week with satire as his friend. Defend Public Housing Picket here II A report from Public Housing picket at 33 Alfred St, North Melbourne on the second day of the picket.* Part of the headlines this morning included the address for David McBride if you were to write to give him encouragement during his imprisonment:David McBride 10-134463 Locked Bag 7775 Alexander Maconochie CentreCanberra, ACT 2609

Your mid-century house, and mine - just like  13 million solid ranches, tidy Levit cottages and charming post and beam homes built across the US between 1945 and 65 - might not strike you as "public housing." But they ARE our country's solution to a housing crisis. Post-war Britain, profoundly affected by the German Blitz and widespread destruction,  embarked on a different path. Their "blitz spirit" of collective sacrifice led to a significant political shift and the creation of a robust welfare state, including a massive program of publicly subsidized housing (often called council housing).  By 1977, nearly half of the British population lived in socially assisted housing, leading to a much less stigmatized view of public housing compared to the US.In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why the US and the UK took such different post-war housing paths. How these mid-century policy choices are reflected in our current communities. Where we might find opportunities to respond to our current housing crisis in our mid-cenutry neighborhoods.   Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2109.Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here to get on my calendar for a Discovery Call! Get Ready to Remodel, my course that teaches you to DIY a great plan for your mid mod remodel! Schedule a 30-minute Zoom consult with me. We'll dig into an issue or do a comprehensive mid century house audit.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics.Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Mary Merkenich.NewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters on the following articlesFreedom Flotilla en route to Gaza to deliver aid and “shift moral compass of the world”Trump administration sets quota for 3,000 immigration arrests per day, sparking community oppositionPalestine activists plan to boost solidarity against Israel's genocideInterviews and DiscussionRachel Evans is a housing activist based in Gadigal land joins the program to discuss the ongoing resistance to the demolitions of public housing by Labor governments in NSW and Victoria. You can listen to the individual interview here.Mitch Vandewerdt-Holman is a Victorian public servant who is running as a candidate for Assistant Secretary for Voice for Members (CPSU) a rank and file ticket challenging the existing CPSU Vic leadership. You can listen to the interview here.More information about A Voice for Members here: https://avfm.au/ 

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Sheletta chats with Tom Hoch from the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) about their partnership with Comcast to give WiFi access to more than 5,000 residents living at 42 public housing high-rise locations in Minneapolis. 

*Productivity Reform - A.I. - whats in it for me*Why didn't the Prime Minister lift a little Finger*The Complete Destruction of the Australian Trade     Union Movment*3CR Radiothon - 11th. June 2025*Public Housing*and much much more

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner details how HUD is partnering with DHS to remove illegal aliens from public housing and block access to taxpayer-backed FHA loans. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

Barry Berih has lived in the same Melbourne flat for most of his life. He has mild cerebral palsy and is cared for by his mother. He has all the medical support he needs, along with his mosque nearby and his Eritrean community surrounding him. But one afternoon, without warning, Barry watched the then Victorian premier, Dan Andrews, announce on TV that the iconic public housing towers in the city would be demolished. One of those towers is his home, making Barry one of about 10,000 people set to be evicted. With that threat looming, some of his neighbours decided to leave. But Barry has been fighting back, and today at 10am, he and hundreds of other people in his class action will find out whether they’ve won their case against the Victorian government. Today, reporter and co-host of 7am Ruby Jones, on the plan to demolish public housing during a housing crisis, and how Melbourne’s inner city will change if Barry loses his case. If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Reporter and co-host of 7am, Ruby Jones. Photo: James Ross / AAPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Con Edison is facing pushback for proposing a major rate hike, and lawmakers are questioning how the state approves those increases. Meanwhile, the city has started issuing fines to property owners who don't comply with the composting mandate, but NYCHA isn't following the rule yet. Officials say public housing compost collection won't begin until next year. Plus, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker breaks a Senate record with a 25-hour speech protesting President Trump's latest actions.

Public housing has a long and complicated history, from ancient civilizations to the towering high-rises of mid-20th century America. But while the goal has always been to provide affordable housing, the results have often fallen far short of expectations. In this episode, we explore how public housing evolved—from medieval serfdom and Roman insulae to the infamous “projects” like Cabrini-Green. We'll also discuss modern approaches, like Section 8 vouchers and tax credits, and whether public housing has a future in today's political climate. Is there a way to make government-supported housing work, or does history suggest otherwise? Tune in to find out. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices