At the Smart Cities Connect Conference Expo in Raleigh, North Carolina, our team brought a different perspective to the conversation around innovation: what if the true measure of a “smart” city isn’t just efficiency or advanced technology, but how well it supports the health and well-being of its communities, especially at the neighborhood level? Our panel explored how smart city initiatives can better serve residents by centering community voices from the very beginning. We

Can increasing homeownership help prevent neighborhood decline? HSHE research expert, Margaret Dewar, PhD and HSHE Director Roshanak Mehdipanah, PhD, studied three Detroit programs that sold publicly owned homes to very-low-income residents found that 86% of participants remained owner-occupants after 5–6 years. These properties showed signs of better condition and lower vacancy risk compared to some alternatives. But there’s a catch: many homeowners struggled to afford major

Read our new publication on how Michigan health systems are stepping beyond traditional care to address housing as a key driver of health: Michigan housing initiatives involving health systems: A narrative review led by HSHE research expert, Kim Rollings, PhD . A review of media reports (2015–2024) found 27 health systems involved in 36 housing initiatives—from rental assistance and home repairs to building affordable housing. These efforts span diverse populations and range

HSHE Director, Roshanak Mehdipanah, PhD, gave the opening keynote address at the WHEDA conference in Madison, Wisconsin, and discussed housing, health, and well-being. During her keynote, a graphic representation was designed.

Kevin Michaels, Sosha Barnett, and Melika Belhaj at HFRCC Symposium Poster Presentations

We invite you to join our virtual HSHE speaker series event HSHE Pilot Grant Lightning Talks: Expanding Housing & Health Research on...

Our PRC-MI team for the current funding cycle of 2024-2029 had the opportunity to travel to Atlanta for PRC Week 2025. During our time...

Examining the Need for Housing as a Climate Refuge Written by Caitlin Lynch, HSHE Research Assistant The climate crisis poses a...

Homelessness, mental health, and housing interventions Written by Nicholas Harriott,  HSHE Research Assistant Photo Credit: Adobe Stock...

The association between housing & mental health Written by Samantha Rich, HSHE Research Assistant Housing and built environment are...

HSHE team members Roshanak Mehdipanah (Director) and Kate Brantley (Research Area Specialist) recently attended the 2024 American Public...

“Transforming vacant land into vibrant spaces for activity ensures that everyone has the opportunity to reclaim their health and build...

For our 2024 HSHE Fall Speaker Series, speakers focused on the impact of eviction filings on tenant households in Pennsylvania. U-M...

We hope that you can join us for our virtual Fall Speaker Series event this October 18th from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m . In this webinar ,...

HSHE Director, Roshanak Mehdipanah, will co-director a new NIH research hub alongside Justin Heinze. Read more about the exciting new...

The HSHE team had the pleasure of attending the Health Behavior & Health Equity Symposium this fall. HSHE Director, Dr. Mehdipanah,...

Researchers at the University of Michigan recently found that over half of Michigan renters pay too much for their housing, affirming...

Research from HSHE research specialist Kate Brantley and U-M lecturer Dr. Alexa Eisenberg examines the impact of eviction filings on...