This postercast is my senior research project. I argue that class and ethnic ideals, housing assistance from non-profit organizations and government agencies, and third party influences are the three main influences in the transition to homeownership for Chinese Americans. Specifically, this study will analyze scholarly research, interviews, surveys, and observations in the Chinese American community in San Francisco. This research contributes to the literature on immigrant housing. However,...

Case study of the Section 8 program in the San Diego area. Researched where Section 8 participants are concentrated and what their characteristics are. Interviews were conducted with 35 residents living in buildings owned by the SDHC, which administrates Section 8 locally. Although reviews were mostly good, several people complained about maintenance response times and mice.

My Senior Research Project

With inflation outpacing wage increases along with the economic downturn in recent years, the need and demand for affordable housing units has skyrocketed. In the last decade development firms have increasingly tried to provide affordable housing units, but the obstacle is how much funding and incentives do they receive for these types of units? This proposal analyzed the affordable housing situation in City Heights by looking at the sources of funding for affordable housing developments,...

A comparative study of existing housing conditions in Chula Vista and approaches for a new standard of living in San Diego

My topic deals with affordable housing. The contents of the postercast indicate the purpose, background, and significance of the study. The analysis of demographics, annual reports, and scholarly journals is also mentioned. Additionally, some graphs and pictures are included.

Current research on affordable housing presents the benefits of selecting sites in areas of high opportunity, specifically intimating that affordable housing has significantly more utility when located in proximity to employment, services, and the cultural and recreational accoutrement of the community. This has a deleterious effect on the affordable housing in Poway, California and raises legitimate concerns.

Improving quality of life for seniors: A case study in serviced enriched affordable housing

Discussion on and examination of the spatial quality, in terms of amenities, transit access, and public resources, of affordable housing developments as a result of the City of San Diego’s Redevelopment Agency’s compliance with state redevelopment law.