Books by Ingrid Gould Ellen

This report shows what local governments can do to mitigate the rising cost of rental housing. It considers the root causes of high rent burdens, reviews evidence about the consequences, and lays out a framework that cities, towns, and counties can use to help provide all their citizens with safe, decent, affordable housing options.

This book presents an encouraging report on the state of racial integration in American neighborhoods. It shows that while the majority are racially segregated, a substantial and growing number are integrated, and remain so for years. Still, many integrated neighborhoods unravel quickly, and the book explores the root causes.