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Thank you Bloomberg for referencing our The Brookings Institution report "Disasters and the Rental Housing Community: Setting a Research and Policy Agenda" in your CityLab/Housing news article "Should Evictions Be Banned After Hurricanes and Climate Disasters?" posted on October 8. These are existential challenges as we have witnessed the impact of Hurricane Helene and Milton. The article describes rental housing challenges faced by renters experiencing natural disasters since rents hike up in limited supply and higher demand. Sadly, what it means is that some renters even are put at the risk of evictions. Sonoma County has adopted a moratorium on evictions during declared emergencies, a model that housing advocates want to see nationwide, the article writes.  A quote related to our The Brookings Institution report: "Even if residents can continue to pay rent or find a place to stay after displacement, it’s likely to be more expensive: A recent study by the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Brookings Institute found that rents rise 4% to 6% immediately in an area impacted by a disaster — and then continue to rise for three years." Link to our report: https://lnkd.in/gZ79j5Bx Link to the Bloomberg article: https://lnkd.in/eeP28jh6 The Brookings Institution Enterprise Community Partners National Low Income Housing Coalition Cal Poly Pomona College of Business Administration Occidental College Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech School of Public Policy Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Georgia Department of Community Affairs

As an increasing amount of households become renter occupied, we have to ask what equitable resilience standards exist. Are there adequate options for insurance, retrofit resources, ongoing recovery supports, or even eviction moratoriums following a catostrophic event?

🏠💡 Exciting news for Hurricane-Ian impacted Floridians! Over $910 million in funding available for rebuilding with a focus on vulnerable communities. Here's a breakdown: - Rebuild Florida programs aim to create safe homes and affordable housing. - FloridaCommerce prioritizes housing for the neediest citizens post-disaster. - Lee, Orange, Sarasota, and Volusia counties receive direct federal allocations for recovery efforts. 💰 Funding Opportunities: - Home Repairs: Eligible homeowners can receive funding through the HRRP program. - Workforce Housing: $100 million available for new affordable workforce housing. - Infrastructure: $82 million for critical infrastructure projects in impacted communities. Don't miss out on these crucial resources to rebuild and strengthen our communities. Let's work together to create a resilient Florida for all. Apply now and make a lasting impact! #RebuildFlorida #HurricaneIanRecovery #CommunityResilience #FloridaStrong #HousingRecovery #InfrastructureDevelopment

Affordable housing has long been a pressing issue in our country, affecting millions of people who struggle to find a place to call home. It's a problem that goes beyond economics—it's about dignity, security, and the future of our communities. As we continue to face this crisis, the need for sustainable, affordable solutions has never been more urgent. We have the tools, the talent, and the wisdom to make a difference, but it requires collective action. It’s time to prioritize affordable housing as a fundamental need, not just for today but for future generations. Now, with the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene’s 500-mile path of destruction, the demand for affordable housing will only grow. Thousands more have been displaced, and the impact will be felt for years. This hurricane is a wake-up call—not just for the families directly affected, but for all of us. It's time to rebuild, not just homes, but the systems that support them. The affordable housing crisis will only deepen if we don’t act now. I’m committed to doing my part, using my skills, knowledge, and passion to help those in need. This is the moment for us to come together and create real, lasting change. #AffordableHousing #RebuildTogether #HousingCrisis #CommunityImpact #SustainableSolutions

CONSTANT celebrates National Community Planning Month this October. In recognition of National Community Planning Month, FEMA is spotlighting the importance of hazard mitigation planning. The hazard mitigation planning process, and subsequent plan, provides a pathway for jurisdictions and their communities to understand natural hazard risks, enact long-term projects to mitigate impacts, and act on changing risks. As the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene continue to effect the Southeastern states and its communities, the destruction that natural hazards can leave behind cannot be understated. Contact CONSTANT today if we can support your jurisdiction with hazard mitigation planning, and stay tuned for our upcoming white paper. For more information on hazard mitigation planning, visit: https://lnkd.in/gfhVUjPB. #HazardMitigation #CommunityPlanning #EmergencyManagement

A CONUNDRUM. To evict or not evict? Good post Jennifer Castenson👍 Renters have their rents to pay; yet if a natural disaster hurls their way and if they’re not on salary, they might not be paid for time lost. Will their property owner/manager be lenient? Property Owners have their mortgages to pay; yet if an unplanned and unbudgeted natural disaster occurs, and their residents can’t work to collect paychecks, is the bank lenient? Did we learn anything from COVID? UGH. My personal observations of Helene’s Asheville aftermath at this time shows landlords bending over backwards to take care of residents even with no water to free the community of mud, sludge and grime. Their solution; bring in portable showers, potties, water trucks and picnic groceries. And what’s happened? Asheville residents are pitching in on property cleanup, community social media communication, on-site property office tasks, community grill-outs - taking turns being grillmeisters for their neighbors (in all of these hello Gerry H. and Caroline C.; we see what you’re doing for your community🙌🙌🙌) And what’s happening? Apartment residents are hitting their savings accounts to pay rent. There will be bad actors, but the spirit of Asheville is “we’ll all take care of each other”❤️ #customerx

So important right now.

Floods and fires its all part of climate change, please Anthony we need a national border carbon tax of 20 % to pay for mitigation/adaptation/and restoration projects, With current emissions @465 million tn per year multiplied by $20 per tn co2e = 9.2 billion dollars per year, that's a lot of solar panels, wind turbines, and battery packs, hydrogen ammonia electrolisers, Let's make Australia a leader in renewable energy, Let's produce our own solar panels, wind turbines, and nickel/hydrogen 50.000 cycle batteries as well as being a ; global leader in hydrogen/ammonia fertilizers production, And we have lots of desert lands that can be hydrated via large scale reticulation from coastal waters with water desalination/carbon sequestration/hydrogen ammonia hubs then pumped inland to agroforestry/biofuel/and food crops, We could produce 50 million barrels of biofuels per day boat, car , truck, and plane fuels half of the worlds current production all from low emissions carbon neutral biofuels So not only do we feed and hydrate the people of the world we employ them as well installing belief in their selves, and creating a better quality of life for the people, , let's do it, let's lead by example, T www.theglobalgorilla.com

My family has lived in Florida for 4 generations. I chose to relocate a decade and a half ago to much higher ground. In 1972, Florida had 7.5 million residents, a number that has since tripled to 23 million. The state's meteoric growth has led to dense populations, especially in major metros like Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Tampa, St. Pete, Ft. Naples, Ft. Myers, Sarasota, Orlando, and Jacksonville. The skyline and infrastructure have evolved significantly, making Florida an international hub, the 3rd most populous State in the Nation, only behind Texas and California. Despite its beauty and impressive growth curve, the State faces real challenges including the inevitable looming threat of ongoing hurricanes and sea level rise due to its unique peninsula geography and its topography. Governor DeSantis has been the single most accomplished Governor in the Nation, navigating Florida through incredibly tumultuous times, attracting talent, and fostering epic economic growth for Florida. His proactive approach is why people from states like NY, Illinois, and California came en masse. People from blue States and Cities flocked to Florida, where law and order, talent attraction, and economic development, plus an impressive rising public education system, were part of the program. Florida is a"no woke zone" but you can create a wake in the street! Looking ahead, the need for innovative solutions to combat rising sea levels is crucial. Coastal Florida houses will need to be built on stilts, perhaps 25 ft above sea level as the minimum bar. Coastal Florida's future may resemble a modern-day Venice, Italy - but with high-rises and mid-rises designed to withstand flooding and sea rise. Utilities will need to be on the 3rd floor or above. Parking must be quite elevated as well, not ground level. As the State prepares for environmental challenges, such as the latest back to back two hurricanes, engineering solutions and adaptive strategies will be essential for sustainable living in Florida's coastal regions and near the swampy areas (much of Florida that's below 50 ft). Many NY'ers and other will not have the grit, the backbone nor the patience to stick it out. I am a Florida fan, have lots of family and friends there, yet this is objective reality. I have written about this exact subject for the last decade and a half. One approach that works effectively is "move to higher ground" another solution is to build on stilts, allow the ocean to pass through the bottom level, or live in a properly built condo elevated above floor 3. Being prepared for when the power goes out is key! This is one of the reasons I am a big fan of backup battery walls and megapacks, Tesla, FranklinWH or otherwise, empowering you to be off grid for a while. A generator can be done too. #Florida #PopulationGrowth #GovernorDeSantis #EnvironmentalChallenges #FuturePlanning #Hurricanes #Searise #Tesla #FranlinWH