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New Publication: The Impact of Housing Financial Stress on Community Well-Being

May 7, 2025

Dramatic aerial shot of Madison, Wisconsin that shows the square and isthmus from the southeast. Lake Mendota on the left and Lake Monona on the right.

Read the latest from Erin Gaede, Tessa Conroy, and Steven Deller on housing stress and health! In a mixed-methods study approach, they find high housing costs significantly impact community health and well-being. They recommend increased collaboration between housing and healthcare advocates.

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In the news: “The Wobbly Infrastructure Behind Aging in Rural Communities” in Shelterforce

Shelterforce interviewed Erin Gaede about rural housing challenges for older adults. The article highlights findings from the Rural Livability Project, showing how housing costs, deteriorating…

In the News: Rural Livability Research Featured in News Works Lab

News Works Lab interviewed Erin Gaede about her research on private equity firms buying up rural manufactured homes. Read the feature here!

New Publication: “Some Rural Residents are Trading Nutrition for Shelter” in the Daily Yonder

Erin Gaede, Yang Cheng, and Tessa Conroy wrote an article for the Daily Yonder based on their research about the impact of housing financial stress…