Chicago Housing and Urban Life Bookclub

Join us for a discussion of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond — the Pulitzer Prize–winning book that exposes the devastating impact of eviction on families and communities in Milwaukee. Drawing on years of immersive fieldwork, Desmond paints an unforgettable portrait of poverty, housing instability, and systemic inequality in America.

Join us for a discussion of Homelessness Is a Housing Problem by Gregg Colburn and Clayton Page Aldern. We'll discuss systemic issues that drive homelessness and the solutions that could make safe, affordable housing accessible for everyone. We'll dive into the author’s insights, challenge assumptions, and share perspectives on how society can address this urgent issue.

For details, questions, or just to chat about housing and city life, join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/NgPRmDcr