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September 14, 2023

Some homeless people won’t go to shelters. Should they be left outside?

A new story from Vox on the challenges of addressing homeless encampments draws extensively on Abt’s researchers. In identifying some of the barriers to rehousing people experiencing homelessness, the article cites Abt’s report on homeless encampments for HUD, the first national study of its kind.

Additionally, experts Nichole Fiore and Meghan Henry spoke with reporter Rachel Cohen. Meghan offered background information on the Portland, Maine, encampment that anchored the story, and Nichole was quoted, saying, “If the goal is to close down the encampment and get people indoors, I think we need to be asking, ‘What would it take to get you indoors?’ And really open up that conversation.”

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Housing, Comunities & 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!

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Tracking State and Federal Investments and Policies to Address Homelessness in Los Angeles County – An Examination for Measure A Goals

For the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Abt assessed how federal and state policy shifts may affect LA County’s progress toward its Measure A goals.

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Insights from the City of Los Angeles’ Accessible Housing Program

Abt shares nine practical insights into what helps accessible housing programs succeed.

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Client Focus: Your Partner in Housing Solutions

Client Focus: Your Partner in Housing Solutions

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