In the United States, access to housing and property ownership is deeply rooted in racial inequity. Racist ideologies about land ownership have shaped our housing and land use systems, contributing to today’s housing crisis.

These briefs highlight nine root causes and key factors behind these unjust systems. This resource is for community members seeking transformative housing solutions, government partners, and mission-aligned stakeholders in finance and developments.

Addressing these root causes in our housing debates can result in a shared analysis and understanding. This can inform housing solutions that realign and rebalance power dynamics, moving us towards a system where housing is recognized as a public good and human right for all.

Read more in our new report, in collaboration with Race Forward and Government Alliance on Race and Equity.