Top Housing and Urban Development Legal Resources

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The Color of Law: Audiobook Edition (Unabridged)

Groundbreaking history of American racial segregation.
Explores de jure segregation by government actions.
Reveals policies shaping modern urban landscapes.
Documents the Great Migration's impact on cities.
Analyzes flawed urban planning from the 1950s.
Examines persistent racial unrest in today's America.
Encourages understanding to rectify historical injustices.
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The Color of Law: Government Segregation in America

Explores government-imposed racial segregation in America.
New York Times Bestseller and notable book.
Recognized by Bill Gates as an amazing book.
Essential history of modern American metropolitan areas.
Challenges myths of de facto segregation.
Groundbreaking study transforming urban history understanding.
Calls for addressing America's unconstitutional past.
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The Law of Florida Homeowners Associations

Comprehensive guide to Florida homeowners association laws.
Fully updated with the latest legal statutes.
Covers budgeting and financial management for associations.
Guidance for conducting effective association meetings.
Includes 27 customizable forms for associations.
Essential resource for homeowners and board members.
Clear and accessible legal information for all.
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How the Other Half Lives: New York

Classic indictment of slum life in New York.
Originally published in 1890, still relevant today.
Explores living conditions and sweatshop realities.
Highlights plight of working children in factories.
Influenced major reforms in Lower East Side.
2015 reprint of the original 1957 edition.
Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software.
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Condominium Concepts: A Practical Guide

Practical guide for condominium officers and board members.
Focuses on Florida condominium law and regulations.
Includes updates from the 2023 legislative session.
Features forms and sample documents for compliance.
Provides shorthand guide to parliamentary procedures.
References key Florida court decisions and statutes.
Aids in conducting effective association meetings.
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Servants of the Damned: Law Firms, Trump, and Justice

Reveals dark influence of mega law firms.
Focuses on Jones Day's controversial history.
Highlights legal protection for powerful corporations.
Explores Trump's relationship with Jones Day.
Discusses implications for American justice system.
Exposes complicity in scandals and misconduct.
A compelling narrative of corruption and power.
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San Fransicko: Progressives and Urban Decline

National bestselling author Michael Shellenberger's latest work.
Explores progressive policies in major cities.
Highlights failures in addressing homelessness and crime.
Reveals shocking truths about urban management failures.
Critiques ideologies that harm city values and stability.
Personal insights from thirty years in San Francisco.
A thought-provoking read for urban policy advocates.
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Indefensible Spaces: Housing and Policing Struggles

Explores housing policing in Antelope Valley.
Highlights Black community resistance and building efforts.
Examines segregation in postwar suburbia.
Discusses subsidized housing and its policing.
Offers lessons for achieving nationwide housing justice.
Free ebook available through Luminos program.
Written by author Rahim Kurwa.
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Strong Towns: Escaping the Housing Trap

Explores housing as an investment and shelter.
Analyzes impact of investment on neighborhoods.
Addresses zoning policy and NIMBYism challenges.
Offers a history of U.S. housing policy.
Proposes local solutions for housing imbalance.
Essential read for housing stakeholders in America.
Promotes Strong Towns approach to housing crisis.
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America's Housing Crisis: A Hidden Story

Explores America's century-long housing policy mistakes.
Highlights the looming threat of homelessness for families.
Examines the attack on private property rights.
Covers exclusionary zoning and eminent domain abuses.
Details historical events from the Civil War onward.
Offers solutions through restoring property rights.
Reveals how government actions created today’s crisis.
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Plundered Policies: Black Homeownership in America

Explores racist policies impacting Black homeownership.
Insights from two grandfathers' stories in Detroit.
Reveals systemic predatory governance affecting communities.
Highlights the racial wealth gap in America.
Compelling narrative backed by rigorous research.
Shows how public policies can perpetuate inequity.
Calls for awareness and action against injustice.
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Condominium Concept: A Practical Guide

Comprehensive guide for Florida condominium operations.
Essential resource for officers and owners.
Includes useful forms and templates.
References latest Florida condominium statutes.
Practical advice for realtors and attorneys.
Improves management of condominium associations.
Popular among condominium directors and members.
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Florida CAM Prelicensure Textbook [16 Hour]

Essential guide for Florida community association management.
Updated content reflecting 2024 laws and practices.
16-hour course material for prelicensure preparation.
Explains homeowners and condominium association management.
Designed for aspiring licensed community association managers.
Practical knowledge for board members and residents.
Important insights into community association living dynamics.
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2025 Bluebook for Homeowners Associations

Comprehensive guide for homeowners associations in California.
Updated for 2025 with legal insights and regulations.
Over 500 pages of essential homeowner information.
Navigate the Davis-Stirling Act effectively.
Stay informed about common ownership laws.
Essential resource for association members and boards.
Expert analysis of condominium living challenges.
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The Voucher Promise: Section 8 Neighborhoods

Examines the Housing Choice Voucher Program impact.
Focuses on Baltimore's Park Heights neighborhood experiences.
Tells stories of homeowners and voucher holders' lives.
Highlights challenges faced by families seeking housing.
Explores connections between housing and social mobility.
Argues for vouchers as vital in housing solutions.
Investigates inequalities in the housing assistance system.
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Plundered Policies: Black Homeownership Undermined

Reveals impact of racist policies on Black homeownership.
Explores Detroit's history through personal narratives.
Highlights systemic issues in property tax foreclosures.
Investigates predatory governance and its societal effects.
Draws connections to nationwide racial inequities.
Offers compelling storytelling backed by rigorous research.
Encourages dialogue on wealth disparities and injustice.
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Hidden Crisis: America's Housing Challenge [eBook]

Uncovers America's century-long housing policy mistakes.
Explores the roots of the housing crisis.
Discusses the erosion of private property rights.
Highlights stories from the Civil War era.
Examines the failures of urban renewal programs.
Proposes restoring private property rights as a solution.
Reveals homelessness as a growing national threat.
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Texas Homeowners Association Law: Essential Guide

Comprehensive legal reference for Texas homeowners associations.
Written in plain English for easy understanding.
Essential guide for board members and homeowners.
Covers federal and state laws governing associations.
Organized topic-by-topic for quick reference.
Fourth edition updated with latest legal changes.
Helps navigate complex homeowners association regulations.
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Housing Policy Revolution: Networks and Neighborhoods

Explores networked approach to housing policy.
Transformed governmental response to public welfare.
Includes historical political analysis and case studies.
Imparts valuable policy lessons for urban change.
Details growth of nonprofits and local initiatives.
Discusses federal tax incentives and block grants.
Highlights impact on low-income housing development.
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Freedom to Discriminate: Realtors and Segregation

Explores realtors' role in American segregation.
Uncovers industry's hidden history and documents.
Examines weaponization of the term "freedom."
Connects realtors' rhetoric to conservative political strategies.
Highlights Proposition 14's significant historical impact.
Traces origins of all-white neighborhoods in California.
Challenges perceptions of American racism and segregation.
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The Last Artists of New York: Westbeth Bohemia

Intimate history of Westbeth artists' housing project.
Explores artistic struggles in changing New York City.
Features renowned residents like Diane Arbus and Nam June Paik.
Captures the impact of gentrification on artists' lives.
Highlights personal stories of creativity and despair.
Questions the relevance of art in modern society.
A compelling read for art and history enthusiasts.
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Central City’s Joy and Pain: Housing Struggles

Explores social issues through personal narrative.
Blends memoir with social-science research.
Author lived in Birmingham's Central City housing project.
Provides bottom-up perspective on Black residents' experiences.
Captures intersection of race and poverty dynamics.
Combines personal stories with academic insights.
Highlights dreams amid social and economic challenges.
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California Planning Guide, 5th Edition eBook

Authoritative textbook on California planning practice.
Covers all planning aspects unique to California.
Used in virtually every California planning program.
Details planning laws and processes comprehensively.
Explains interactions between cities, developers, and citizens.
Adds focus on climate action and development.
Ideal resource for professionals and citizen activists.
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Global Housing Dimensions: Design Theories Worldwide

Addresses global housing affordability challenges.
Explores design approaches across multiple regions.
Analyzes political and cultural impacts on housing.
Contributed by experts from AMPS and Swinburne University.
Highlights case studies from major global cities.
Aims for sustainable and inclusive housing solutions.
Critical insights for future housing policies and practices.
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Navigating HUD Programs: Practitioners' Guide (2nd Ed)

Comprehensive guide to HUD programs and policies.
Updated with new chapters and critical changes.
Covers FHA insurance and affordable housing assistance.
Examines community development grants and fair housing oversight.
Explains the impact of Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD).
Addresses FHA PILOT program and LIHTC requirements.
Essential resource for housing practitioners and policymakers.
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Florida Resident-Owned Community Guide [2023 Edition]

Comprehensive guide for Florida cooperative leaders.
Focuses on mobile home cooperative operations.
Practical tools for effective management strategies.
Unique insights into cooperative community building.
Essential resource for cooperative governance practices.
Supports sustainable living in resident-owned communities.
Empowers leaders with actionable advice and resources.
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Homesick: My Life in a Shed

Inspiring journey from crisis to self-discovery.
Explores the true meaning of home.
Highlights personal and national housing challenges.
Beautifully written narrative about resilience.
Combines themes of class, economics, and nature.
Encourages readers to redefine their sense of home.
Captivating story of transformation and freedom.
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The Condominium Concept: A Practical Guide

Practical guide for Florida condominium officers and board members.
References key Florida laws and court decisions.
Includes 2023 legislative updates and changes.
Forms and sample documents for compliance assistance.
Shorthand guide to parliamentary procedure included.
References to Florida Statutes and Administrative Code.
Designed for practical understanding, not legal treatise.
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Plundered Policies: Impact on Black Homeownership

Explores racism's impact on Black homeownership.
Investigates Detroit's property tax foreclosure crisis.
Contrasts stories of two grandfathers, one Black and one white.
Reveals systemic predatory governance affecting communities.
Highlights how policies widen the racial wealth gap.
Compelling blend of scholarship and storytelling.
Includes PDF with Audible purchase.
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Rethinking Land and Housing Economics

Explores rising house prices vs. stagnant incomes.
Examines land's role in modern economic theory.
Links housing crises to financial instability issues.
Discusses inequalities in the land economy context.
Advocates for rethinking policies on land and housing.
Accessible insights for politicians and economists alike.
Challenges conventional thinking on economic principles.
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