The Role of Affordable Housing in Enhancing Tenants' Economic Stability in Connecticut: A Focus on Income, Employment, and Housing Stability

<p>This study examined the role of affordable housing in promoting economic stability among low- and moderate-income households in Connecticut. Focusing on income security, employment opportunities, and housing retention, this research highlighted the significance of affordable housing as a means to alleviate financial strain, support job retention, and foster community resilience. Utilizing a phenomenological approach, the study gathered insights from tenants, policymakers, and developers through conducting interviews and a focus group. Connecticut was chosen as the study site due to its high cost of living and affordable housing shortage, exacerbated by its proximity to New York City. Findings underscore the economic and social benefits of affordable housing, with implications for policy improvements to address housing insecurity in similar regions. This research was intended to contribute to the understanding of affordable housing as a tool for economic empowerment and guide stakeholders in developing sustainable solutions to housing challenges.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

DBA Doctorate in Business Administration

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation - Public Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Business Administration

Year dc:date.available

2025

Author dc:creator

• Zubi, Osaid

Contributors dc:contributor

• Marguerite Chabau
• Suzanne Anderson
• David San Filippo

• affordable housing
• economic stability
• housing stability
• income stability
• employment opportunities
• Business
• Critical and Cultural Studies
• Development Studies
• Economic Policy
• Economics
• Food Security
• Government Contracts
• Growth and Development
• Housing Law
• Human Geography
• Labor and Employment Law
• Nonprofit Studies
• Public Policy
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Urban Studies
• Urban Studies and Planning

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/890

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.nl.edu:diss-1958