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Veteran Housing Corp reminds you that #HOMELESSNESS IS THE RESULT OF DECADES OF THE FAILURE TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL. THE HISTORY AND PRESENT STATE OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN AMERICA CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD: BROKEN DON'T BE FOOLED BY SLICK PROMOTIONAL POSTS THAT MAKE IT SEEM LIKE YOUR LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS ARE SOLVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS. WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THE PUBLIC AND TAXPAYERS MUST ASK: AT WHAT COST TO THE TAXPAYERS AND HOW LONG IS THE AFFORDABILITY PERIOD? EVERY TAXPAYER SHOULD BE ASKING THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, density bonus increase, waivers of impact fees, or other government benefit or incentive did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project and, if the affordability period is not in perpetuity or permanent, WHY NOT? 3. What guarantees exist that tenants in the affordable housing units will not be displaced after an "affordability period expires? Any LOCAL, STATE or FEDERAL official that does not MANDATE "permanent" affordability periods or affordability "IN PERPETUITY" for any project receiving some government benefit is commiting MALFEASANCE and should quit, be removed from office or be terminated. IN MOST CASES WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, the public and taxpayer are being fooled into thinking their elected and appointed officials are solving problems, when in fact, all hey have done is "KICK THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD" to burden a future generation with the same problem or crisis!

Lack of affordable housing options has reached critical levels in Washington communities, according to a recently released Five-Year Housing Advisory Plan from the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. The report highlights the need for action, confirming estimates from another report last year that details the state must add over a million new homes within the next 20 years to meet current need and accommodate population growth. The Housing Advisory Plan includes profiles for each county to provide local insights, over 50 key recommendations, and stories to highlight the impact on families and individuals facing housing insecurity. "This report describes the housing challenges resulting from investments in affordable housing not keeping pace with Washington’s dynamic growth," said Tedd Kelleher, Commerce's Housing Policy Manager. "Implementing the recommendations in this report at the necessary scale is critical to meeting the housing needs of our state." Read the report and full press release: https://bit.ly/4dAdpc1

A good read. There are many factors that go into creating great communities, and maintaining a quality standard of living that is attainable for ALL - from the service worker, to the teacher, to the business executive. Housing should never become an "us" vs. "them" debate... ultimately it is a WE discussion. We are all impacted in one way or another by housing affordability. #utahhousing #housingaffordability #housingcrisis #housingdevelopment https://lnkd.in/g79PeA7g

 “This crisis is engulfing people from every part of society. Moving back in with their parents or children, being priced out of their communities, and abandoning the prospect of marriage and kids are just some of the impacts we’re hearing about." - Everybody’s Home spokesperson Maiy Azize Australia's first People's Commission into the Housing Crisis reveals the human toll of housing stress, with 58 percent of respondents struggling. Led by Professor Nicole Gurran from the Sydney School of Architecture Design and Planning, and former Labor senator Doug Cameron, the commission hears from affected citizens today. Solutions are urgently needed to ease housing stress. The People’s Commission into the Housing Crisis is bringing attention to one of the biggest problems of our time and providing people a platform for people to share their stories and solutions. It is crucial for state and federal governments to listen and take action. A final report that includes key findings is expected mid-year. 

What will it take to meet the needs of renters and aspiring homeowners, unlock today’s housing market, and build housing for tomorrow? National thought leaders convened at Urban to address this critical question during our recent event, The Biden-Harris Administration’s Housing Policy Agenda: A Conversation with Lael Brainard, National Economic Advisor. Watch Lael Brainard discuss proposals to ease the burden of #housing costs for American families and see what a panel of experts participating in an #evidence-based discussion have to say about #solutions to create and sustain a more affordable housing market. https://urbn.is/3T6FvCb

The recent Homes for Scotland report highlights the need for a broader understanding of housing challenges and reveals: higher levels of existing housing need than previously estimated, a broader definition of housing need, a requirement for various housing solutions and the affordable housing gap. Beyond statistics, Scotland's housing crisis is a deeply human story, real people facing daily struggles due to a lack of suitable housing. Working with Shared Voice, and through in-depth conversations with local residents, we gathered real-life testimonies of people living in East Dunbartonshire. View a preview our article below by Bruce Hampton, or read in full here https://lnkd.in/ea884ypi. Or jump straight to our report, 'Housing attitudes of residents living in East Dunbartonshire': https://lnkd.in/eSMHX2Ai Shared Voice Just Build Homes Mac Mic Group

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

Did you know that the shortage of affordable housing is a pressing issue faced by many communities? 🏠 While some argue that the free market should be left to solve this problem, others believe that government intervention is necessary. Government intervention can help ensure that affordable housing is accessible to all, especially the most vulnerable populations. It can establish policies and regulations that promote affordable housing development and provide financial support to low-income individuals and families. On the other hand, proponents of the free market argue that government intervention can hinder economic growth and innovation. They believe that the market should be allowed to dictate the prices and availability of housing, which will lead to greater efficiency and flexibility. Both arguments have valid points, but striking a balance is crucial. Collaborative efforts between the government and the free market can help address the shortage of affordable housing effectively. By implementing policies that support affordable housing development while still allowing market forces to operate, we can create sustainable solutions for the benefit of all. What are your thoughts on this topic? Do you believe government intervention is necessary, or is the free market enough? Share your opinions in the comments below! Let's have a constructive conversation and find potential solutions together. 💬✨ AffordableHousing GovernmentIntervention FreeMarket CommunityDevelopment ShareYourOpinions ConstructiveConversation Engage in the discussion and share your thoughts in the comments below! Let's work towards finding solutions for the shortage of affordable housing together. #realestate #realestateinvesting #realestatewholesaling #fyp #leadgeneration

What is a housing needs assessment (HNA), and why does your community need one? It’s no secret that Georgia is suffering from an extreme housing shortage of at least 118,000 units (Department of Community Affairs, June 2023) across the state. The effect is sharpest in rural areas that were heavily impacted by previous recessions, who have added very few housing units to their stock in the last four decades. A Housing Needs Assessment holistically reviews the current housing inventory in your municipality, the multifaceted characteristics of your community, and your labor profiles to identify your community’s housing gap, or the number of necessary units to meet current demand. Using that data, the assessment then identifies demand expectations over the next designated time interval (usually 3-5 years), along with the pricing and types of housing units most attractive to local residents. This is a very simplified view of the housing needs assessment, but a well-researched and written HNA is a powerful tool for cities and counties to use when assessing building permits and attracting developers to the region. What questions do you have about Housing? What successes have you seen from Housing Needs Assessments in your community?

How can we solve the housing crisis? Housing affordability in 2024 is the worst on record, with too few affordable dwellings available to buy or rent. Add to this a historical disinvestment in the supply of social housing and a growing rate of homelessness, and Australia is staring down the barrel of a housing crisis that will impact generations to come. Dr Dorina Pojani and Stephanie Wyeth joined other UQ experts to discuss this important topic. https://lnkd.in/gcd-6Nxs