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Author: Ericka Bowman

More new people in charge at Coppertree, but similar issues arise. Tenants are demanding improvements or a pathway out.

Local issues, National issues•by Ericka Bowman•Posted October 6, 2023

The previous blogs in this series examined the deeply challenging and hazardous conditions tenants endured, some for over a decade.…

Tags: coppertree, Houston, subsidized housing

HUD’s rules are intended to protect tenants in need. At Coppertree, tenants had to fight the department to seek justice.

Local issues, National issues, State issues, Subsidized Housing•by Ericka Bowman•Posted August 7, 2023

This blog is the second entry in a three part series chronicling the efforts and struggles of residents attempting to…

Tags: coppertree, HUD, Section 8

Without reliable and secure ways to report poor living conditions, Section 8 tenants remain trapped in them

Local issues, National issues, State issues•by Ericka Bowman•Posted July 31, 2023

This blog is the first entry in a three part series chronicling the efforts and struggles of residents attempting to…

Tags: coppertree, Section 8

Notes from the field: Houston mom says her home is making her sons sick. She and many others are demanding better.

Disaster Recovery, Local issues•by Ericka Bowman•Posted July 17, 2018

“A decent, safe place to come home to, where I can give my kids a good life.” Ask any of…

Tags: 12 Moms, Housing, Housing news, Houston, Substandard housing
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