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Solving the Affordable Housing Crisis: A Challenge for All Generations Discover the pressing issue of affordable housing facing communities today. Whether you're a university student or a senior on a fixed income, finding safe and affordable housing is becoming increasingly difficult. Learn more about the challenges and potential solutions in this informative video. #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis #CommunityChallenges #GenerationalHousing #SafeandAffordable #HousingSolutions #AffordableLiving #HousingConcerns #HousingOptions #CommunityDevelopment

When folks come to me and ask why we at United Way haven’t “solved” poverty yet here is one aspect of that conversation that bears repeating and deserves exploration... Housing, policy, influx of investments, and so on. The issue is complex. Check out the series linked below for a bit more:

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

Lack of adequate housing supply is a fundamental, underlying cause of the affordable housing crisis in MA. We must make more housing units to meet the demands of our residents, especially those with low or moderate incomes. That’s why the Greater Boston Partnership to Close the Racial Wealth Gap is committed to supporting laws and regulations that decrease housing production costs, reducing barriers to housing development, and investing in affordable housing development programs. We urge our leaders to prioritize this important issue when passing the Affordable Homes Act. #MAHousingBondBill Learn more about the Greater Boston Partnership to Close the Racial Wealth Gap: https://bit.ly/3Tlnu50

Housing Conversation: Like many rural places, Montana has a rapidly growing population, due in large part to an increase in migration from places with higher costs of living. This Tuesday, February 20th at 11:00 am ET, join the Bipartisan Policy Center and Terwilliger Center’s Housing Leaders Speaker Series for a fireside chat with Greg Gianforte, Montana’s 25th governor and a vocal housing champion committed to finding bipartisan solutions to expanding affordable housing opportunities in his state. #Rural #RuralDevelopment #RuralHousing #RuralCommunities #HabitatForHumanity #AffordableHousing #Homeownership #AffordableHomeownership

Discussing affordable housing without overlooking the challenges faced by those affected is crucial. In our community, the need for affordable housing continues to grow, highlighting the urgency for viable solutions. Ensuring access to safe and affordable homes is a basic human right that should be upheld. Let's work together to address this pressing issue and make housing stability a reality for all. #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis

📢🏠 Spotlight on Richmond’s housing crisis: As co-director of the Wilder School RVA Eviction Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Ben Teresa's research reveals that our city has one of the highest eviction rates in the nation. In 2023, Richmond landlords filed 12,816 eviction cases, executing 2,849 — a 22% execution rate. The RVA Eviction Lab analyzes eviction data and advocates for tenant protections through projects like the Virginia Evictors Catalog. It provides critical insights to help shape fair housing policies and support vulnerable renters. With Richmond's long-declared housing crisis, Dr. Teresa’s data-driven approach demonstrates the need for local investment in affordable housing and stronger renter protections. Via Richmond Times-Dispatch: https://lnkd.in/epAkAkFN #Richmond #HousingCrisis #Evictions #VCU

Housing is top-of-mind for most communities in British Columbia. The rising cost of living, housing affordability, and other factors affect the housing supply. Communities need to look inward to build solutions to meet their current and future housing needs. This panel will explore innovative #cooperative solutions to the #housing crisis and navigate the funding landscape. You’ll hear stories of successful housing developments and different ownership models that can tap into available funds and tackle the housing crisis head-on. The panel will be led by Co-operatives First and feature the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC and BC Housing. bceda.ca/summit

This week marks the beginning of Affordable Housing Month. For almost a century, access to affordable housing has been a persistent challenge for the United States, impacting families and communities nationwide. Rising housing costs, stagnant wages, systemic inequalities, and evolving demographic trends all contribute to shaping the landscape of housing affordability in our country. Today, we'll examine responses to these issues as we review the history of affordable housing policies in the United States. Stay tuned every week this month as we explore different housing types.  Together, we can make a difference in the lives of individuals and families needing affordable housing solutions. #AffordableHousing #UnlockOpportunities #history #housing

Big news at Council yesterday! City of Waterloo council unanimously approved the direction to move towards rezoning lands at 2025 University Avenue E to support a new, mixed-income housing development that could support up to 700 affordable and attainable units. The property could support an estimated 480 stacked townhouses and 250 apartment units. This decision is another way the City of Waterloo is addressing the issue of housing in our community. People need affordable places to live. "The province told us that we need 16,000 new housing units built by 2031. The community told us they need more affordable options, more missing-middle housing, and more housing opportunities in general for families, individuals, seniors and youth of all socio-economic backgrounds. Housing is not just bricks and mortar. It’s about fostering thriving, sustainable communities and neighbourhoods. It’s about taking a large parcel of municipally-owned land and transforming it into the affordable and attainable housing Waterloo residents need." - Mayor Dorothy McCabe This decision another way we're addressing the issue of housing in our community. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/g3C_R3nu