As “[p]eople living in tents has become one of the most urgent issues in American politics,” Vox sketched this snapshot of the proliferation of encampments across the country, and efforts to reduce that growth. Abt’s research for the Department of Housing and Urban Development on encampments was cited repeatedly throughout the article, including our first-ever national cost report on encampments.
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Housing, Communities & Asset Building in North America
APPAM Fall Research Conference 2026
Abt is a Gold Sponsor of APPAM 2026. Catch us in Boston, in our sessions and at booth 304, or connect with the team here!
Insights from the City of Los Angeles’ Accessible Housing Program
Abt shares nine practical insights into what helps accessible housing programs succeed.
Closing the Gap: Surveying LA Renters to Improve Housing Access
Abt helped HACLA collect and analyze current Los Angeles rental data, showing rents were about 12% higher than federal estimates and providing evidence to support voucher subsidy levels that better reflect local housing costs and improve access to stable housing.
23rd Research and Evaluation Conference on Self-Sufficiency (RECS)
Abt’s Allan Porowski and Sandra Wilson will present evidence-based insights to help move family well-being, economic mobility, and self-sufficiency forward.