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Much needed leadership from @JustinWelby and @NationwideFdtn calling for a cross government vision and strategy for housing. #HomesForAll Launched today, Homes For All is a vision to transform England’s housing system, to ensure there are safe, secure, affordable, quality #HomesForAll.      Alongside a strong coalition of organisations and experts across the housing sector, through Homes for All, we are calling for all political parties to commit to:  ✅ A cross-party strategy on housing    ✅ Long-term and system-wide policymaking    ✅ A Housing Strategy Committee        Decades of short-term policy making from decision makers has deepened the housing crisis.    Find out more about the vision: homesforall.org.uk

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Producing new housing has to be a "shared responsibility," said @New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams at the @NYU Furman Center's Policy Breakfast in February. New York City official are hopeful that two new packages of laws—the City Council’s Fair Housing Framework and Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan—will work in tandem to fairly and equitably produce new housing across the city and ensure every single neighborhood contributes to solving the city’s acute housing crisis. "We have to normalize a shared responsibility of addressing the housing crisis across all neighborhoods and establish clear expectations and targets that are localized and transparent to all of us,” said Speaker Adams during the panel. “We’re all in this together.” Read @NYU Furman Center's @Benjamin Hitchcock, @Shannon Flores, and @Elizabeth (Nikki) Miller story https://buff.ly/48qiXly #newyorkcity #housing #affordablehousing #equity #fairhousing #housingcrisis

Here is an easy to read summary of what Maine and Portland are doing in regards to the housing crisis.

Safe, affordable housing is linked to better health and greater wealth building.

🏡 The Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act was officially introduced by Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)! Smart Growth America—with support from our LOCUS: Responsible Real Estate Developers and Investors coalition—is proud to have endorsed this piece of legislation that aims to reimagine zoning laws and empower local governments to develop more affordable housing in the U.S. 👏 "Historically, zoning practices have been used to divide communities and concentrate poverty in under-resourced areas. By transforming our zoning regulations, more people would have access to affordable and diverse types of housing, high-paying jobs, and healthy and safe communities." Learn more about the bill ⤵ https://lnkd.in/etx-QNyt

Section 8 has been a lifeline for countless families struggling to afford housing. It's a crucial step towards ensuring the right to affordable housing for all. However, the program faces challenges. What can you do? Share your experiences with Section 8, advocate for increased funding, and support organizations working to expand affordable housing options. Together, we can create a more equitable housing market. #REYETS #KnowYourRights #AffordableHousing

The Housing Act of 1949, also known as the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Act, was a landmark piece of legislation in the United States. Enacted on July 15, 1949, this act was part of a broader post-World War II effort to address housing shortages, urban decay, and inadequate living conditions. The Housing Act of 1949 had several key provisions: 1. Urban Renewal: The act aimed to eliminate slums and blighted areas through urban renewal projects. It provided federal funding to local governments for the clearance of deteriorated housing and the redevelopment of those areas. 2. Public Housing: The legislation expanded public housing programs, providing federal funds to construct low-income housing projects. This was intended to offer affordable and decent housing options to those in need. 3. Homeownership Assistance: The act included provisions to support homeownership, offering financial assistance to individuals and families seeking to purchase homes. This was part of an effort to promote broader access to homeownership. 4. Planning Grants: The Housing Act of 1949 authorized planning grants to assist local communities in developing comprehensive plans for their housing and urban development. #ushistory #policy #affordablehousing

The authors outline three strategies that the federal government could undertake to create a supply of permanently affordable housing and alleviate the housing crisis growing across the nation. https://ow.ly/mhnr50Tloso

We're calling for a long-term plan for housing alongside the National Housing Federation ahead of the general election next week.   Our Head of Operations, Carl Doogan talks about why he’s proud to work for us and why it's important that we support the campaign:   “I’m proud to work for Local Space where we strive to provide safe and quality homes for those in need. However, we are in a housing crisis where there are eight million people with unmet housing need, and over a million families on housing waiting lists. That’s why we need a long-term plan for housing to ensure a warm and decent home for more families."   #PlanForHousing