SXSW 2025

The US Evicts More than any Other Rich Country. Can we Stop?

Description:

More than 7 million people are threatened with an eviction every year in the United States. Our eviction rates are twice as much as in Canada and several times bigger than in Europe. But, in the midst of a housing crisis, data and public policy innovations are showing that this reality can change. Experts and policymakers will show how this is not only possible, but it's already happening in some cities.


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Takeaways

  1. Data and technology can help us identify where housing instability and evictions are more common and how policy matters.
  2. Public policy changes like the ones Philadelphia has promoted can lead not only to more stable tenants but also to happier landlords.
  3. Following these changes and what data shows can lead to more sustainable cities and stop the negative impact of the housing crisis.

Speakers


Organizer

Juan Pablo Garnham, Commmunications and Policy Engagement Manager, Eviction Lab - Princeton University


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Government & Civic Engagement
  • Track 2
  • Level: Beginner


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