ABOUT

Housing insecurity, which is the inability to pay rent due to job loss and rising costs of rent is a reality for many in the United States - one of the richest countries in the world. During the current pandemic, economically disenfranchised people - both white and people of color - have been hit particularly hard. Community organizers have been working to put a moratorium on evictions and cancel rent debt while artists and architects have addressed the housing crisis and homelessness by making this issue visible and envisioning alternative ways to create housing stability. Students will examine the history of housing insecurity in our country, as well as advocacy and activism efforts.

Inspired by artistic activist practices and using a range of media, this class envisions new ways to address and eliminate housing insecurity and homelessness.