Baltimore City Department of Transportation’s Post

Nice article about tying transit and housing together when planning and funding our urban transit networks.

We hope you're following along as we delve into the 27 Charter principles of the Charter of the #NewUrbanism! This Charter principle is at the scale of The Neighborhood, The District, and The Corridor. 17/27 https://lnkd.in/gia8_5e

In response to this article on elevator construction, regulation, labor, and immigration, I believe a viable solution lies in a business model that leverages the strengths of a 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) designated 501c3 organization in conjunction with a benefit elevator company. Our nonprofit Emi's Elevator, which is the majority owner of Nokes Mountain Elevator Company, aims to address these issues by creating Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWAM) businesses and job opportunities through targeted apprenticeship programs. Our mission focuses specifically on public, low-income, and subsidized housing sectors, where there is a significant need for the maintenance, servicing, modernization, and new installation of elevator infrastructure. By prioritizing the creation of skilled jobs and fostering entrepreneurship within these underserved housing communities, we can alleviate labor shortages and contribute to economic development. Our approach ensures that workers receive the necessary training and support, promoting a sustainable workforce equipped to meet the demands of the elevator industry. In addition to our focus on housing, we also address elevator infrastructure needs in public facilities, including military bases, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and other essential public institutions. Ensuring reliable and efficient elevator systems in these facilities not only improves operational efficiency and safety but also supports the well-being of the communities they serve. Moreover, by focusing on the maintenance and modernization of elevator infrastructure in public and subsidized housing, we can contribute to lowering housing costs. Efficient and reliable elevator systems reduce the overall maintenance costs for housing authorities, which can translate into lower rents and fees for residents. Additionally, by creating job opportunities and fostering economic growth within these communities, we help residents achieve financial stability, further reducing the economic pressures associated with housing costs. Through this integrated business model, we not only enhance the quality and safety of elevator systems in both housing and public facilities but also drive social impact by empowering marginalized groups, fostering community resilience, and contributing to more affordable housing and better public services.

We’re proud to present the City of Reno’s video annual report, showcasing some of the tremendous work happening behind the scenes. Under the direction and steadfast leadership of the Reno City Council, this video highlights how your tax dollars are being put to good use! Key Highlights include: 🚧 Infrastructure Improvements: 755 miles of roads maintained, major street rehab projects, and upgrades to public lift stations. 🏊♂️ Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center: A new hub for health and recreation featuring a 50-meter competition pool. 🏘 Housing Assistance: A total of $3.2 million in rental aid was provided to 1,246 households, with 1,326 affordable housing units supported. 👮♂️ 👨🚒 Public Safety: The Reno Police Department launched the Directed Engagement, Enforcement, and Deployment Strategy program, also known as DEEDS, which is a data-driven initiative aimed at reducing crime and improving safety. Additionally, the Reno Fire Department responded to over 50,000 calls and Reno Dispatch answered over 500,000 calls. 🌳 Revitalization Efforts: Continued investment in downtown revitalization projects aimed at improving public spaces and attracting new businesses. View more: https://lnkd.in/eGf5ahKj

Removing minimum parking requirements is boosting housing construction and aiding affordable housing. That's why recent planning initiatives in Dubai (Affordable Housing policy and TOD Framework) are aiming to reduce minimum parking requirements.

Veteran Housing Corp applauds all efforts to build affordable housing but would challenge the US Congress and every local, state, and federal housing agency or affordable housing developer to do better in 2024 and beyond. Veteran Housing Corp demands permanent affordability for all projects receiving government funding, subsidies, tax credits, or other incentives! Veteran Housing Corp demands transparency and every local, state, and federal government agency and other stakeholders MUST provide answers to questions about the housing projects that are built with government funding, subsidies, tax credits, or incentives, including the following: 1. How much funding, federal tax credits, or government benefits or incentives from all government sources did the projects receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project? 3. What guarantees exist that tenants will not be displaced after the "affordability period expires? Every local, state, and federal housing authority and affordable or workforce housing stakeholder should adopt the State of Vermont's "permanent affordability" policy as a model for all future government funded or subsidized housing projects or developments, no exceptions!  https://lnkd.in/eFEUC8c8 Additionally, local, state and federal housing agencies should look to the Helsinki, FINLAND MODEL of ending homelessness by providing affordable housing for all 'It’s a miracle': Helsinki's radical solution to homelessness https://lnkd.in/er9HZSQU U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AGREES THAT adopting FINLAND'S MODEL OF ERADICATING HOMELESSNESS may be of great value to resolving the affordable housing and homelessness crises in America https://lnkd.in/gkSZWYRU

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝟵) 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗹𝗱𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲. During the recent City Council meeting, (9) nine public hearings for the first reading of ordinances proposing amendments to various elements of the City of Oldsmar Comprehensive Plan. These elements encompass critical aspects such as Future Land Use, Transportation, Infrastructure, Natural Resources Conservation, Coastal Management, Housing, Recreation, Intergovernmental Coordination, and Capital Improvements. But what exactly is a Comprehensive Plan, and why is it important? A Comprehensive Plan serves as a roadmap guiding the future growth and development of our city. It's a strategic document that outlines policies, goals, and objectives to address various community needs and challenges. Here is a link to the proposed Comprehensive Plan: https://lnkd.in/eZM2ENKz

Thomson’s Farm Ruined Steading to twenty beautiful homes It’s amazing just what you find when restoring old buildings - These buildings are part of our heritage, part of our past I don’t understand why our Council’s charges for affordable and otherwise make it so difficult to save and re-purpose for modern requirements. Why Planning takes so long, particularly given the housing emergency when if they just spoke to those involved in the industry we could come up with solutions Royce Clark Kate Forbes MSP #propertydevelopment #propertyinvestment

An interesting graphic and great insight on parking minimums. An added bonus insight for me is considering the approximate number of homes that’s needed to be built in order to slow the rise of rent relative to inflation. I know it’s not always apples to apples comparison between other cities and Calgary but even an order of magnitude discussion of 40 to 50 homes per 1000 people would mean Calgary should have built 60-75k new homes in the last 5 years beyond population growth baseline?

Minneapolis is a great case study. Worth remembering that eliminating parking cuts costs…and substantially urban housing. One way to subsidize downtown housing is to free up parking spaces no longer needed for nearby office buildings to support new housing—a strategy we put to work in our El Paso Downtown Uptown plan