Hacking homelessness

Jan 23, 2020

Hacking homelessness

Courtesy California Policy Lab

Chinese officials put two more cities affected by the deadly coronavirus outbreak on lockdown. Exploring the link between rising home prices and slowing job growth. How a computer model is helping L.A. County prevent vulnerable populations from falling into homelessness.

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Rising home prices linked to slowing job growth in some cities

by Amy Scott

Jan 23, 2020

Research suggests a decline in housing affordability can significantly reduce job growth.

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Can a computer model reveal who is about to become homeless? LA County is finding out.

by David Wagner

Jan 23, 2020

The goal is to reach out and help people before they lose their housing.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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