Samples of research evidence that link this activity to outcomes:
Construction of affordable housing (new or rehab)

Research citation

Evidence strength

Related outcome: Academic proficiency scores increase
Mueller, Elizabeth J., and J. Rosie Tighe. “Making the Case for Affordable Housing: Connecting Housing with Health and Education Outcomes.” Journal of Planning Literature, vol. 21, no. 4, May 2007, pp. 371–85. SAGE Journals, doi:10.1177/0885412207299653. View
Strong
Related outcome: Academic proficiency scores increase
Housing: Why Educators, Health Professionals and Those Focused on Economic Mobility Should Care about It. MacArthur Foundation, 16 Nov. 2017, https://www.macfound.org/media/files/Why_Educators_Health_Professionals_Those_Focused_Economic_Mobility_Should_Care.pdf. View
Preliminary
Related outcome: Graduation rate increases
Mueller, Elizabeth J., and J. Rosie Tighe. “Making the Case for Affordable Housing: Connecting Housing with Health and Education Outcomes.” Journal of Planning Literature, vol. 21, no. 4, May 2007, pp. 371–85. SAGE Journals, doi:10.1177/0885412207299653. View
Strong
Related outcome: Health and well-being self-reports improve
Mueller, Elizabeth J., and J. Rosie Tighe. “Making the Case for Affordable Housing: Connecting Housing with Health and Education Outcomes.” Journal of Planning Literature, vol. 21, no. 4, May 2007, pp. 371–85. SAGE Journals, doi:10.1177/0885412207299653. View
Strong
Related outcome: Health and well-being self-reports improve
The Positive Impacts of Affordable Housing on Health: A Research Summary. Center for Housing Policy, 2007, https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0ahUKEwil0eGZs6XWAhUZ24MKHZMyDo4QFgg0MAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.housingpartners.com%2Fassets%2Fcreating_change%2Fhttp___app.bronto.pdf&usg=AFQjCNHpJphCXgsuzhNNrFFzEm13x1CbeA. View
Growing
Related outcome: Health and well-being self-reports improve
Housing: Why Educators, Health Professionals and Those Focused on Economic Mobility Should Care about It. MacArthur Foundation, 16 Nov. 2017, https://www.macfound.org/media/files/Why_Educators_Health_Professionals_Those_Focused_Economic_Mobility_Should_Care.pdf. View
Preliminary
Related outcome: Housing conditions improve
The Positive Impacts of Affordable Housing on Health: A Research Summary. Center for Housing Policy, 2007, https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0ahUKEwil0eGZs6XWAhUZ24MKHZMyDo4QFgg0MAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.housingpartners.com%2Fassets%2Fcreating_change%2Fhttp___app.bronto.pdf&usg=AFQjCNHpJphCXgsuzhNNrFFzEm13x1CbeA. View
Growing
Related outcome: Housing quality improves
The Positive Impacts of Affordable Housing on Health: A Research Summary. Center for Housing Policy, 2007, https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0ahUKEwil0eGZs6XWAhUZ24MKHZMyDo4QFgg0MAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.housingpartners.com%2Fassets%2Fcreating_change%2Fhttp___app.bronto.pdf&usg=AFQjCNHpJphCXgsuzhNNrFFzEm13x1CbeA. View
Growing
Related outcome: Mental health problems decrease
Mueller, Elizabeth J., and J. Rosie Tighe. “Making the Case for Affordable Housing: Connecting Housing with Health and Education Outcomes.” Journal of Planning Literature, vol. 21, no. 4, May 2007, pp. 371–85. SAGE Journals, doi:10.1177/0885412207299653. View
Strong
Related outcome: Mental health problems decrease
The Positive Impacts of Affordable Housing on Health: A Research Summary. Center for Housing Policy, 2007, https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0ahUKEwil0eGZs6XWAhUZ24MKHZMyDo4QFgg0MAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.housingpartners.com%2Fassets%2Fcreating_change%2Fhttp___app.bronto.pdf&usg=AFQjCNHpJphCXgsuzhNNrFFzEm13x1CbeA. View
Growing
Related outcome: Mental health problems decrease
Housing: Why Educators, Health Professionals and Those Focused on Economic Mobility Should Care about It. MacArthur Foundation, 16 Nov. 2017, https://www.macfound.org/media/files/Why_Educators_Health_Professionals_Those_Focused_Economic_Mobility_Should_Care.pdf. View
Preliminary
Related outcome: School mobility of children decreases
Mueller, Elizabeth J., and J. Rosie Tighe. “Making the Case for Affordable Housing: Connecting Housing with Health and Education Outcomes.” Journal of Planning Literature, vol. 21, no. 4, May 2007, pp. 371–85. SAGE Journals, doi:10.1177/0885412207299653. View
Strong
Related outcome: Stress decreases
The Positive Impacts of Affordable Housing on Health: A Research Summary. Center for Housing Policy, 2007, https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0ahUKEwil0eGZs6XWAhUZ24MKHZMyDo4QFgg0MAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.housingpartners.com%2Fassets%2Fcreating_change%2Fhttp___app.bronto.pdf&usg=AFQjCNHpJphCXgsuzhNNrFFzEm13x1CbeA. View
Growing