Heather K Way in the Media

Denton Record-Chronicle October 27, 2022

Denton looks at new way to bring in affordable housing — but UT study warns of program’s pitfalls

A 2020 study by Professor Heather Way and the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic was referenced in an article about Denton city's affordable housing plans.

Houston Chronicle October 6, 2022

How a tiny Texas government is scoring big tax breaks for developers across the state

Professor Heather Way and her 2022 tax break analysis are cited in an article about how Central Texas businessmen are negotiating big tax breaks for developers.

San Antonio Express-News September 30, 2022

Land-use policies, redevelopment incentives work against mobile home residents

Professor Heather Way's research has been cited in an article about a rising trend in mobile home park closures in San Antonio since 2014 due to local land-use policies, city and federal incentive programs, and gentrification.

The Oregonian August 5, 2022

Factory-built homes from Oregon nonprofit could help ease housing crisis

Professor Heather Way explained how zoning and other legislation related to manufactured homes can be used to help remedy the housing shortage problem.

Washington Post June 19, 2022

Modern ‘redlining’ is pushing some Texans out of their homes

Professor Heather Way’s report about tenants’ rights in Texas cities was cited in an article about San Antonio's aggressive housing code enforcement.

KERA News May 2, 2022

Rodents. Bad plumbing. No AC. Vickery Meadow residents still wait for landlord to make repairs

Professor Heather Way spoke on why landlords in Dallas are not motivated financially to repair their buildings.

News4SA March 10, 2022

City leaders dispute data that shows San Antonio evicts residents at high rates

Professor Heather Way is quoted in an article verifying that the eviction data cited in her recent San Antonio housing report came from the city itself, despite city leaders' disputes.

Texas Public Radio March 9, 2022

San Antonio effort to rebuff critical report hits snag

Efforts by the City of San Antonio to publish a competing report after Professor Heather Way and fellow authors Abbey Judd and Ottilia Willis authored a critical report about San Antonio's code enforcement actions have been delayed after a possible partner in the project, the University of Texas San Antonio, declined to participate.

Shelterforce March 7, 2022

Property Tax Relief Programs Don’t Reach Many Homeowners of Color

Professor Heather Way authors an article about how homeowners of color are often excluded from state and local tax relief programs.

My San Antonio March 3, 2022

Nirenberg calls San Antonio bond’s housing fund ‘unprecedented’ in recent Bloomberg interview

A report by Professor Heather Way is cited in an article about a proposed bond package in San Antonio that would expand the city's housing resources.

Austin Monitor February 13, 2022

Council eyes new protections for renters

Professor Heather Way's report about tenants' rights in Texas cities was cited in an article about new protections for Austin renters.

KUT February 9, 2022

Trying to buy a home in Austin? So are investors.

Professor Heather Way is quoted in an article about the increased competitiveness of the Austin housing market due to the amount of investors trying to buy homes in addition to potential homeowners.