Karen Tinsley
Biographic Data
| ID | 4191994 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Karen Tinsley |
| GIVEN NAMES | Karen |
| FAMILY NAME | Tinsley |
| SIGNATURE | TINSLEY K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Georgia |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Perceptions and affordable rental housing
Many rural small towns are facing a shortage of rental housing affordable to low-income households at a time when the stock of existing affordable housing is increasingly vulnerable. Previous research suggests that local decision-makers in small towns may be reluctant to advocate for an increase in affordable housing due to their proximity to residents, local power dynamics and racial inequality. This study uses survey data from 164 decision-make…
What about Rural Blight? Housing and Neighborhood Conditions in Southeastern Small Towns
Though the concept of blight clarifies housing and neighborhood changes in rural and small towns experiencing disinvestment and decline, the term is rarely examined outside of urban discourse. This study explores the extent of rural blight and its relationship to community characteristics using survey results from elected officials and staff members of small towns in one southeastern state. We examine the historical background of blight, includin…
Addressing housing and neighborhood revitalization needs in Georgia’s rural and small towns
This study examines the role of the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing, a capacity building program, in increasing human and community capital to address housing and community development needs. Consistent with previous research on rural and small towns, poor housing conditions, infrastructure problems, and lack of funding for neighborhood revitalization were among the most pressing problems identified by program participants. Participation…
The Georgia Initiative for Community Housing
Quality, affordable housing, and healthy neighborhoods are critical needs for residents and their communities. With proper planning, local leaders can foster an environment that creates opportunities for families and communities to prosper. This paper describes a program, the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (Initiative or GICH), developed to address housing issues in rural communities and build community capital. GICH offers collaboratio…
Rural Workforce Housing
The lack of affordable housing has been perceived as a barrier for economic development in rural areas where there is a shortage of housing for the workforce. This article reported the results of a series of Town Hall meetings where workforce housing issues were discussed and the results of an e-mail survey of members of the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA). The GEDA provided a statewide framework linking both public and private org…
What about Rural Blight? Housing and Neighborhood Conditions in Southeastern Small Towns
Though the concept of blight clarifies housing and neighborhood changes in rural and small towns experiencing disinvestment and decline, the term is rarely examined outside of urban discourse. This study explores the extent of rural blight and its relationship to community characteristics using survey results from elected officials and staff members of small towns in one southeastern state. We examine the historical background of blight, includin…
Perceptions and affordable rental housing
Many rural small towns are facing a shortage of rental housing affordable to low-income households at a time when the stock of existing affordable housing is increasingly vulnerable. Previous research suggests that local decision-makers in small towns may be reluctant to advocate for an increase in affordable housing due to their proximity to residents, local power dynamics and racial inequality. This study uses survey data from 164 decision-make…
Addressing housing and neighborhood revitalization needs in Georgia’s rural and small towns
This study examines the role of the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing, a capacity building program, in increasing human and community capital to address housing and community development needs. Consistent with previous research on rural and small towns, poor housing conditions, infrastructure problems, and lack of funding for neighborhood revitalization were among the most pressing problems identified by program participants. Participation…
The Georgia Initiative for Community Housing
Quality, affordable housing, and healthy neighborhoods are critical needs for residents and their communities. With proper planning, local leaders can foster an environment that creates opportunities for families and communities to prosper. This paper describes a program, the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (Initiative or GICH), developed to address housing issues in rural communities and build community capital. GICH offers collaboratio…
Rural Workforce Housing
The lack of affordable housing has been perceived as a barrier for economic development in rural areas where there is a shortage of housing for the workforce. This article reported the results of a series of Town Hall meetings where workforce housing issues were discussed and the results of an e-mail survey of members of the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA). The GEDA provided a statewide framework linking both public and private org…
Rural Workforce Housing
The lack of affordable housing has been perceived as a barrier for economic development in rural areas where there is a shortage of housing for the workforce. This article reported the results of a series of Town Hall meetings where workforce housing issues were discussed and the results of an e-mail survey of members of the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA). The GEDA provided a statewide framework linking both public and private org…
The Georgia Initiative for Community Housing
Quality, affordable housing, and healthy neighborhoods are critical needs for residents and their communities. With proper planning, local leaders can foster an environment that creates opportunities for families and communities to prosper. This paper describes a program, the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (Initiative or GICH), developed to address housing issues in rural communities and build community capital. GICH offers collaboratio…
Addressing housing and neighborhood revitalization needs in Georgia’s rural and small towns
This study examines the role of the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing, a capacity building program, in increasing human and community capital to address housing and community development needs. Consistent with previous research on rural and small towns, poor housing conditions, infrastructure problems, and lack of funding for neighborhood revitalization were among the most pressing problems identified by program participants. Participation…
What about Rural Blight? Housing and Neighborhood Conditions in Southeastern Small Towns
Though the concept of blight clarifies housing and neighborhood changes in rural and small towns experiencing disinvestment and decline, the term is rarely examined outside of urban discourse. This study explores the extent of rural blight and its relationship to community characteristics using survey results from elected officials and staff members of small towns in one southeastern state. We examine the historical background of blight, includin…
Perceptions and affordable rental housing
Many rural small towns are facing a shortage of rental housing affordable to low-income households at a time when the stock of existing affordable housing is increasingly vulnerable. Previous research suggests that local decision-makers in small towns may be reluctant to advocate for an increase in affordable housing due to their proximity to residents, local power dynamics and racial inequality. This study uses survey data from 164 decision-make…
Economic growth (5 works) · Economics (5 works) · Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Geography (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Affordable housing (3 works) · Housing Market and Economics (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Community development (2 works)