{"id":71,"date":"2024-10-01T14:42:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T19:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/hud\/?page_id=71"},"modified":"2024-11-12T12:19:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T18:19:30","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/hud\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Center of Excellence in Hispanic Housing Studies (CoHHS) at Texas A&amp;M University is dedicated to advancing the environmental health and economic well-being of Hispanic households and communities. By harnessing innovative, community-informed practices, policies, and research, we aim to create resilient, affordable, and healthy housing solutions that foster equitable outcomes. Our work is driven by interdisciplinary collaborations and a commitment to addressing disparities in housing, health, and environmental risks for Hispanic populations across Texas and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/11\/IMG_6211-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A person providing context to a presentation. \" class=\"wp-image-134\" width=\"256\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/11\/IMG_6211-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/11\/IMG_6211-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/11\/IMG_6211-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/11\/IMG_6211-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/11\/IMG_6211-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/11\/IMG_6211-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vision Statement<\/strong><br>Our vision is to be a national leader in transforming housing landscapes for Hispanic communities, promoting equity in homeownership, and reducing social vulnerability to environmental hazards. Through cutting-edge research, data-driven insights, and deep community engagement, CoHHS seeks to empower Hispanic households to thrive in neighborhoods that support health, resilience, and economic prosperity. We envision a future where every Hispanic family has access to safe, sustainable, and affordable housing, contributing to their long-term well-being and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Objective<\/strong><br>The objective of the Center of Excellence in Hispanic Housing Studies (CoHHS) is to conduct transformative research that informs housing policies, practices, and products tailored to the unique needs of Hispanic communities. Through interdisciplinary collaborations and community partnerships, we aim to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify disparities in housing, health, and environmental risks affecting Hispanic populations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop data-driven solutions that promote affordable, resilient, and healthy housing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equip policymakers, stakeholders, and communities with actionable tools to improve housing quality and reduce social vulnerability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster long-term economic well-being and environmental justice for Hispanic households across Texas and beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Partner Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Texas Research Data Center (TXRDC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AgriLife Extension Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Texas Target Communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colonias Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Center for Health Systems and Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Center of Excellence in Hispanic Housing Studies (CoHHS) at Texas A&amp;M University is dedicated to advancing the environmental health and economic well-being of Hispanic households and communities. 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