Studies show insecure housing can aggravate existing psychological problems, or even create new ones. Obtaining housing has been shown to improve mental health. Part of a special report on homelessness and mental health in San Francisco, in the fall 2014 print edition. Stories rolling out online throughout the fall.
Author Archives: Evelyn Wang
Evelyn Wang attends Northwestern University, where she studies journalism and legal studies. In 2013, she was named California Journalist of the Year and a National Runner-up by the Journalism Education Association. She also covers issues surrounding Chicago youth for the Chicago Bureau.
Posted inCity Hall, Housing Solutions, Land use, Neighborhoods
Housing Solution: Increase Density in Western Neighborhoods and Fix Transit
New housing construction is blazing through the city’s eastern side, but not the west. Why? Residents say existing public transit is too poor to accommodate denser housing, which might also disrupt the neighborhood’s character. But minor tweaks to zoning regulations could add thousands of new apartments, and many would be priced below the market rate.