MoveSmart.org co-founder and board president Rob Breymaier, who also directs the Oak Park Regional Housing Center, has a great new column up on Progress Illinois.

Fair housing has suffered for too long as a largely ignored priority in America. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) continuously neglects its duty to affirmatively advance the cause. Many others dismiss the issue as historical.  And the movement itself has suffered from poor funding and organization throughout its history.

Nonetheless, promoting integration and reducing discrimination in housing is a crucial component to improving our metropolitan regions going forward. Read the full post...