International Housing Policy

Communities Scotland
Communities Scotland is a Scottish Executive agency. Their aim is to work with others to ensure decent housing and strong communities across Scotland.

Housing and Community Knowledgeplex
Knowledgeplex is a source of data and information on topics such as affodable housing development and finance, economic revitalisation, fair housing, homelessness, homeownership and mortgage markets, land use and housing planning, and public housing. The site also uses podcasts, newletters, and chat forums with industry members to vacilitate discussion and the disseminiation of information.

United Kingdom - Social Exclusion Unit
The Social Exclusion Unit is a government department that looks at the issue of social exclusion in terms of children and young people, crime, employment and opportunity, health and care, homes and neighbourhoods, and transport.

US Department of Housing and Urban Development - Policy Development and Research Information Service
HUD USER is a source of housing research and information. They have over 800 publications and datasets, most available as free downloads. Print-based copies are available for a nominal cost by visiting the HUD USER Web Store .

UN Economic Commission for Europe - Committee on Housing and Land Management
The Committee is an intergovernmental body of all ECE member States. It provides a forum for the compilation, dissemination and exchange of information and experience on housing, urban development, land administration including national and local objectives and policies. Through various workshops, research on urban issues, land administration, and analyses of the housing sector, the Committee advises member countries on human settlements policies and strategies and encourages their practical implementation.

The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a private nonprofit organization devoted to independent research and innovative policy solutions. For more than 90 years, Brookings has analyzed current and emerging issues and produced new ideas that matter - for the nation and the world.

Centre for Housing Policy
The Centre has established itself as one of the leading centres of housing and social policy research in the UK. CHP policy research is supported through competitive tender, including work for the national governments of the UK, local government, Registered Social Landlords and a wide range of voluntary sector and charitable organisations. CHP also undertakes in-depth policy related academic research, supported by staff making unsolicited applications to research funding organisations such as the Economic and Social Research Council.

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