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As some would say, "Funny, not funny." This is a very real concern for many local families in Bellingham who are worried that their children won't be able to afford a home in the city (possibly even the county) they grew up in. The solution is complex since we have not kept up with housing supply and we need infrastructure in place to support new housing supply. Part of the solution is changing our mindset to embrace new construction in our neighborhoods. We all know construction is not convenient and it alters our day-to-day reality, but it is necessary to avoid the future social and economic ramifications that come from not having enough homes. . . . #housingaffordability #affordablehousing #housingdevelopment #housingcrisis #housingsolutions #housingforbellingham #bellinghamwa #whatcomcounty

Middle housing has been in the spotlight recently as a way to increase housing density in established single-family neighborhoods and be a potential solution for Bellingham’s housing crisis. However, there are a number of barriers to address before middle housing can be developed to the extent that it becomes a viable affordable housing option. Read more about the challenges facing middle housing and how Washington is trying to address them at the link below. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gVzMi29F . . . #MiddleHousing #HousingCrisis #BellinghamCommunity #HousingForBellingham

According to a University of Florida Shinburg Center for Housing Studies report, new home construction in Florida isn't keeping up with the influx of people moving to the state, thus driving the median gross rent up 41% between 2020 and 2022. And that means that more households are considered "cost-burdened" by rent--meaning *they are spending more than 40% of their income on housing costs, as defined by the Shinburg Center report, which you can find here: https://lnkd.in/gHeHYPQi: #AffordableHousing #HighRent #Homelessness #HousingData #Florida

Someone in the comments stated the Villa at Titusville is already beginning to show signs of decay and destruction. Birmingham Housing Authority just like City of Birmingham provides housing for the least likely to excel beyond government dependency to becoming productive and sustainable citizens. Both BHA and the City of Birmingham the two entities support young women with dependent children instead of citizens who are working towards earning a higher education, entrepreneurs, and middle age to older people. The Birmingham Housing Authority and the City of Birmingham place the wrong type of people in new housing, and the citizens who take pride and care of their housing and homes are displaced and put on the back of waiting lists for housing and emergency rental assistance. Therefore, the new new communities built and in the blueprint phase will in five to ten years decay and begin to look like yesterday’s government housing projects. In retrospect, what do I know about housing, placement and displacement? https://lnkd.in/eFHnjPkc

Join us on April 19th to discuss the safety of gentle density and the premier's take on ending exclusionary zoning. While it appears to not be an issue in Edmonton, the premier believes this is not the way in Calgary. Families deserve to feel safe in their homes and discussing middle housing is an important step towards achieving this. Did you know that over 95% of middle housing zoning applications are approved in YYC? Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and engage in this important conversation. #gentledensity #middlehousing #yyc mddl https://lnkd.in/gfxhtFuY

There is a lot of attention on the potential use of church-owned land for social and affordable housing, whether here in Queensland, New South Wales, or even overseas in California. One of the advantages of church land is its strategic location, often being close to services, public transport, and employment opportunities. Additionally, it can often be under-utilised. The churches want to be involved in discussions about using this land for social and affordable housing, even though they are not developers or housing providers. We believe we need a straightforward solution to establish modest housing on these sites that fits within the existing urban footprint. One that can move quickly, as ‘accepted development’, across multiple sites, as opposed to one at a time. That’s why we are proposing the amendment to the Planning Regulations that is currently out for consultation. The discussion around utilising church land for housing has been ongoing, but there has been limited progress since the Housing Summit in 2022. We require a more effective approach to propel this opportunity forward. #faithbased #social #affordable #housing #queensland #partnerships #planningchanges #homematters #bettertogether #homenow #missionalignment

Housing shortages across the country have spurred cities to reexamine existing policies and regulations in an effort to create solutions. In states like Washington, it is now legal to build middle housing in single-family neighborhoods. (Middle housing types are triplexes, stacked flats, cottage courtyards and more) The thinking is, increasing density on lots that would have previously only accommodated one family is a straightforward way to increase our housing supply in areas that already have the infrastructure in place to sustain more homes. But are zoning changes enough to generate the number of new homes that Bellingham needs? Read more about some of the barriers to middle housing development and learn what Washington plans to do by following the link below. https://lnkd.in/gVzMi29F . . . #MiddleHousing #BellinghamWA #Bham #LandUsePlanning #BellinghamCommunity #BellinghamWashington #BellinghamLocal #DowntownBellingham #HousingForBellingham #BellinghamLiving #Bellinghome #WhatcomCounty

The Dubois County Housing Study is built on a variety of data to form a picture of the Dubois County housing market today. The study lays out recommendations the county, cities, and community partners can take to begin building an affordable, safe, and sustainable housing market for all. Nine factors contributed to the study, including population, employment, income, housing, construction activity, home sales, rental housing, affordability and demand to 2035. These factors are county characteristics that “strongly impact the housing market.” You can read more about the Dubois County Housing Study in the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/g_G37UMA . . . . #duboisstrong #duboiscounty #duboiscountyhousing #housingstudy #duboiscountyhousingstudy #sustainablehousing #housingmarket #jasper #huntingburg #holland #birdseye #ferdinand #rdgplanningdesign

Misinformation is a major impediment to advancing policies and developments that can contribute to addressing the housing problem. Pre-butting, rebutting, educating, correcting, and clarifying can help blunt the impact of misinformation. That's why I wrote this - "What is As of Right?" - the first in a series of quick pieces where I'll try to decode some common terms that are favorites of the anti-housing crowd. Check it out. #housing #affordablehousing #housingcrisis #yimby #nimby https://lnkd.in/eHvrcgMY

In a move that underscores the deep-seated challenges of addressing affordable housing in Connecticut, the state recently disbanded its Affordable Housing Board. At the heart of this lies the potent force of NIMBYism—”Not In My Backyard”—a mindset that has consistently thwarted efforts to increase housing density and protect renters. #affordablehousing #nimby #construction #highdensity https://lnkd.in/eaRtZMrK