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Sylvia PuenteUniversity of Notre DameInstitute for Latino Studies

October 7, 2008

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^ In 1989 inflation-adjusted dollars.

* Refers to the six-county metropolitan area: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will.

Sources: CUL-LI-NIU 1994 (1970-1990), Census 2000 and ACS 2006 7

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Source: Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and Chicago Metropolis2020

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There is a mismatch in the kind ofhousing being built versus the demandfor housing.

There is a need to develop diverse housingstock that includes smaller homes and

affordable rental housing to accommodateincreased Latino housing demand.

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Latinos are particularly affected by thelack of affordable housing because they

make up a large proportion of the lowerend of the labor market. This then,leads to overcrowding. It is important

to understand that overcrowding is notnecessarily a choice, but a result ofeconomic, cultural, and larger familysize.

Roundtable participants suggested thatmunicipalities consider developing flexiblehousing ordinances that would address theeconomic, cultural an life-cycle issues ofovercrowding

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Model housing ordinances must

achieve a balance between publicsafety and the rights of individuals.

New Housing ordinances and

enforcement should avoid:Selective enforcement of codes

Midnight raids

Defining what constitutes a family

Solely punitive responses

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In order to address overcrowding,Round table participants suggested

that community education andgovernment regulations must work intandem. There is a need to focus on

education to relive overcrowdingrather than strictly on enforcementmeasures.

Participants suggested that where

appropriate housing inspections take

place before the sale of a home to

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Community education was a theme

that permeated the discussion onovercrowding.

Information regarding tenant andlandlord rules and responsibilitieswere seen as crucial in addressingthe issue.

Partnerships between the public andthe private sector to provide trainingand outreach.

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It is also important to understandthat Many Latino residents havenever been exposed to the concepthousing ordinances, as they are notcommon in Mexico. This can lead to

misunderstanding and sometimestension between neighbors.

Provide locally-based community

mediation services to allow people toresolve conflicts using an interpreter, ifneeded.

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Data Assistance provided by RogerKnight, Senior Research Analyst,Institute for Latino Studies

spuente@nd.eduhttp://Latinostudies.nd.edu

mailto:spuente@nd.edumailto:spuente@nd.edu