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Join the Housing Caucus 🏡🌟 Next Monday 7/15, MidPen's Development Director Mollie Naber will join Meg McGraw-Scherer of California Housing Partnership to share insights on financing and building much-needed affordable homes in the County of San Mateo. Register now 👇
Our response to the new Housing Bill (just out) can be found in the Blog below. I think the main thing to note is that we are in a housing crisis caused by a lack of supply. Doing stuff that will likely further weaken supply, as the Bill's measure will likely do, does not seem to make much sense. #housingcrisis #rentcontrols
Blog | Examining Scotland's New Housing Bill Legislation 🏠 The Scottish Government has today introduced a new housing bill aimed at addressing homelessness, implementing rent controls and addressing tenants’ rights. This marks a significant development in the country's housing policy landscape. The new housing bill legislation comprises of six main parts, each addressing different aspects of the housing crisis in Scotland. You can read more in our blog below. https://lnkd.in/dJiYPqKC
I was able to witness first-hand the impact of the UK's housing crisis by meeting a resilient single mother named Sarah, who is doing everything she can to keep a roof over her head and that of her children. Despite working tirelessly, she faces eviction due to skyrocketing rents. Sarah's story is a reminder of the leadership challenges we face in addressing this crisis and how we can make a change to ensure families like these have safe and affordable housing. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let's find solutions. #UKHousingCrisis #LeadershipChallenges #AffordableHousingForAll
An important article about Columbus' outdated zoning codes, by OCCH's Jeffrey Beam. A compelling and worthwhile read!
Over the past 70 years, outdated codes in Columbus have contributed to housing shortages, rising rents, and homelessness. Hear from Jeffrey Beam, our EVP of Development and Chair of the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio on zoning codes and how Zone In is needed in today’s article from The Columbus Dispatch. To read the article please visit - https://lnkd.in/gim36DXR To learn more about Zone In please visit - https://lnkd.in/gGkSKNw3
check out my new article in housing and society https://lnkd.in/eMX2Xza9
It all starts with housing.
It's disappointing (but honestly, unsurprising) to see funding for this get cut back. Cities in Oregon have been overwhelmingly clear: if we want to ramp up housing production, we need money for the infrastructure to support it. This isn't as simple as just making roads more narrow to cut costs. It also doesn't fit with the push for UGB expansion allowances, which will only make the infrastructure more expensive to build.
May ushered in some significant housing policy developments. We’ve distilled what you need to know. Highlights include: • The National Housing Council’s Review Panel on the Financialization of Purpose-Built Rental Housing released a new report. • Halifax advocates demand a ban on fixed-term leases. • The City of Ottawa takes first step to pass a long-overdue renoviction bylaw. • Quebec housing minister tables bill putting three-year pause on certain evictions. • Housing incentive program would require Winnipeg developers to offer subsidized units. • The Government of British Columbia steps in to prevent a summer homelessness crisis. • Homelessness survivors call for reform at BC legislature. Read our full news round-up: https://lnkd.in/eVBuc8SX
🏠Thousands of housing advocates across the country are fighting to uphold housing as a #HumanRight in their communities—but the fight can often feel isolated. That’s why in 2022, we brought over 100 of these advocates together to support each other by sharing successes and learnings from their own communities. ➡️For the first time ever, we’re sharing some of these stories with you today: https://loom.ly/30UkOCU #Right2Housing #Right2HousingStories
DYK – Commercial properties in Phoenix impacted by unmitigated public nuisances have seen rent and property appreciation at about half the rate of the city as a whole (15.7% vs 30.2%, 2019-2023). That’s a staggering $2.1 billion in potentially lost property value due to high levels of crime, unsheltered homelessness, and public nuisances. Public safety matters for quality of life and the appeal of an area. Learn more in our recent report: https://bit.ly/47C3NLv
How can we bridge the gap in affordable housing? Florida faces a growing challenge in providing affordable housing for its residents. The State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds are essential in addressing this issue. Each year, we advocate for maximum funding from these trust funds to support affordable housing programs. These efforts are pivotal in enhancing people's lives and ensuring a strong return on investment for our communities. Our focus is on demonstrating the value of these programs to lawmakers and securing the necessary funding to expand their reach. Additionally, the Florida Hometown Heroes housing program offers zero-interest downpayment and closing cost assistance. This is a fantastic resource for many—let's spread the word. Together, we can make a difference in solving the affordable housing crisis. #AffordableHousing #RealEstate #CommunitySupport #HousingTrustFunds #FloridaHousing
