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The housing crisis calls for transformative solutions. Do the 2024 housing proposals from either campaign meet the moment? From affordability to homelessness, advocates weigh in on the strengths and gaps in each plan. Read more about the stakes for housing justice in 2024: https://bit.ly/4exvzL3 #Election2024 #HousingEquity #Shelterforce

In the 2024 election, housing remains a critical issue. But do the latest proposals from both candidates campaigns really tackle what’s needed? Shelterforce gathers insights from experts on what’s working, what’s missing, and what true housing justice could look like. Dive in here: https://bit.ly/4exvzL3 #HousingCrisis #Elections2024 #PolicyAnalysis

🏡 Housing advocates are clear: proposals need to go beyond surface solutions. Both Harris and Trump have pitched plans, but experts see gaps in addressing the affordability crisis, homelessness, and tenant protections. Want to know how each plan stacks up? Listen as Frances Nguyen breaks it down: https://bit.ly/3YOrnBL #AffordableHousing #HousingJustice #2024Election

“One way that (housing) is playing out is that the presidential candidates are talking about it. It’s not something that they’ve talked about so directly and so consistently.” —Marisol Bello, Executive Director of Housing Narrative Lab. Watch the replay: https://lnkd.in/ec3D5CMt We’ve tracked down almost three dozen housing-related ballot measures that will be up for vote on Nov. 5. With billions at stake, those measures could be a boon—or a bust—for affordable housing efforts across the U.S. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/eZYjXhwN #Election2024 #AffordableHousing #HousingBallot #HousingReform

“The thing that has struck me so much about this election is how really for the first time in recent memory housing is a top issue, for voters, for everyone, because we’re seeing so many of us that are just struggling to keep a roof over our heads. Rent is really high for so many people that are renters. So, people are having to make deep choices about paying the rent and how they are going to pay for all the other bills are growing for all of us. And for homeowners we know that it’s harder and harder for people to buy that starter home or for people that already have a home to move to other places because the housing market is so tight and hard right now. So because of all these cascading elements, housing become a top-tier voting issue.” —Marisol Bello, Executive Director of Housing Narrative Lab Watch the replay: https://lnkd.in/ec3D5CMt #Election2024 #ShelterforceInDialogue #HousingJustice

Will voters approve funding to support #affordablehousing efforts? Will they uphold hard-fought for tenant protections and rent control measures? We’ve broken down the housing measures that are up for vote today: https://lnkd.in/eZYjXhwN #ElectionDay

Landslides, erosion, and flooding are constant threats to residents who live in Quito, Ecuador. More than a decade ago, dozens of residents affected by these threats were selected to participate in a government-sponsored climate relocation initiative. How did the initiative pan out? Residents share a cautionary story about how climate adaptation can turn into displacement or neglect. https://bit.ly/3MgDBMu #QuitoEcuador #ClimateRelocation #EnvironmentalJustice

Housing Groups Weigh in on Harris’s and Trump’s Housing Plans: How well do the presidential candidates’ proposals address the growing housing crisis? Housing advocacy groups share their thoughts and criticisms of the plans (or lack thereof). Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4exvzL3 #Election2024 #TrumpvHarris #HousingMatters

This week, we’re diving into key housing policy updates across multiple states. Managing Editor Lillian M. Ortiz delivers a comprehensive analysis of housing issues on the ballot in major states like New Jersey and California—what will the #2024Election bring for housing? Also, don’t miss a recap of recent conversations featuring Shelterforce's Schlonn Hawkins with leaders in housing, journalism, and community development. Catch these replays and stay informed on events, job listings, and more. Read the full newsletter here! #Shelterforce #Weekly #AffordableHousing #NonprofitNews

Last week, we kicked off our annual #NewsMatch giving campaign with a conversation with Housing Narrative Lab’s Marisol Bello. Bello and Shelterforce's Schlonn Hawkins discussed how housing advocates can better tell their stories no matter the election outcome, and lots more. View here: https://lnkd.in/eCnkFa-3 #ShelterforceInDialogue #Election2024 #HousingJustice