Happy 4th of July to all of the neighborhoods we call home! From all of us at TCB, enjoy this day of celebration and independence. #communitybuilders #affordablehousing #july4th
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I'm such a fan of #communityengagement - such a powerful way to hear from people, explore different ideas and perspectives, and find ways to connect and collaborate. It is an important part of addressing the #polarity we seem to be experiencing across so many different topics. Some of the toughest questions we're experiencing in our communities can be tackled by engaging with people, surfacing ideas and perspectives, and finding common solutions. It is hard to be afraid of or stand in judgement of people when you are sitting across the table from them enjoying an egg-salad sandwich! Before you issue your next RFP for a challenge you're facing in your community, might I suggest you start with a facilitated community conversation to scope out the actual issues? #economicaloption Comment below to tell me about a sticky situation in your community or a helpful community conversation you've been part of. Let's learn from one another using this great example from the City of Lloydminster
Last week we posted congratulations to the City of Lloydminster for hosting a very robust and progressive community conference on housing and homelessness. The conference brought together almost 100 community members, agencies, businesses, and citizens to learn and explore with one another. To share the experience further, the City hired Cody Mazerolle from Maz Entertainment to record the event and support the audio visual needs for the day. The video recording from the day can be found at https://lnkd.in/gqfzXYeE We are sharing it here as the conference included panel sessions with speakers Ryan Veldkamp from the City of Red Deer, Natasha Pidkowa from the City of Lloydminster , Lori Richer from the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, and Derek Ramage from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL). Their thoughts and perspectives were helpful to conference attendees, and may be informative for you as well. Our President/CEO, Scott Cameron handled the presentation/moderator duties for the day. Reach out if you have any questions or want to do something similar in your community. The value of #communityengagement is significant and we'd welcome the opportunity to help you work through your wicked questions.
Lloydminster community housing conference
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Well done short video on Affordable Housing. Raises the question, can we start the intermingling of housing types from, let's say the bench and then move into the valley in SLC?
We made a housing video based on our project for the Utah Division of Housing and Community Development! Check out Jason Brown on the narration.
How do we make housing affordable?
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The problem of supply and demand 🏡 💡 Demand for affordable housing massively outstrips supply. If local councils want to manage the overwhelming shortage of housing, then having local residents that understand and feel empowered about their housing options, is a part of the solution. It plays a part in: 🏡 dignity, relationships and respect - knowledge is power 🏡 making sure that only those that should be on the list are on the list 🏡 agency - knowing your options gives you more confidence in knowing what you’re aiming for We make time for these conversations as well as bring our expertise around housing to the conversation. In this visually engaging example with Emmaus UK in Colchester, Emily Newman explored all the different places people have lived before (grey dots), where they’d like to live (red dots) and where people are going to aim for now (green dots). They compared the different pros and cons to decide which to move forward with and what they should do next. Thank you Colchester Borough Homes for supporting this work and seeing its value 🙏 Claire Staddon #housing #homelessness #safeandsecurehome #councils #prevention #dignity #values #skillsforlife
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#TBT Beyond individual housing units, housing authorities often play a role in broader community development efforts. We collaborate with other agencies and organizations to revitalize neighborhoods, enhance infrastructure, and promote economic development. These initiatives include creating mixed-income communities, developing new housing, and improving public spaces, all of which contribute to a more vibrant and cohesive community. Housing authorities are more than just administrators of housing programs; we are key players in shaping the quality of life within communities. Our work impacts economic stability, community development, and social equity. By ensuring affordable and safe housing, advocating for fair practices, and supporting broader community initiatives, we help build stronger, more resilient neighborhoods. Understanding and supporting the role of housing authorities is essential for fostering vibrant, inclusive communities where all residents have the opportunity to thrive. https://lnkd.in/gWPVqHWn
Home Forward Hosts Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) 2024 Summer Conference
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San Diego's housing crisis is more than just a shortage—it's an affordability crisis. Mayor Gloria's push for dense development without proper infrastructure has led to a mass exodus and compromised our city's livability. We need a plan that prioritizes community input, enforces affordable housing promises, and streamlines the permitting process to ensure we meet our housing goals and protect our neighborhoods. As your Mayor, I'll focus on genuine solutions, accountability, and preserving what makes San Diego great. #larryturnerformayor #SanDiegoHousingCrisis #lt4sd #sandiego #sandiegopolitics #AffordableHousingSD
The Issues: Affordable Housing
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Update for affordable housing in Glendale CA 🏡 : City staff are presenting our design standards to the Design Review Board. These Objective Design Standards are intended to simplify and reduce approval time ⏰ and cost 💲 as mandated by the California Housing and Community Development https://lnkd.in/gZGyBwKa #AffordableHousing #Glendale
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Quick Notes from Karen Bass's State of the City Speech 2024 Olympics 2028 - The size is like 7 Super Bowls per day - Will LA be ready? YES - 5 million visitors - Billions of lasting impressions for LA Transportation - #2 transit city in the country - DTLA has a regional connector to everywhere - New infrastructure - Cleaner LAX and ports - New climate plans that lead to 100% clean energy by 2035 Business - Banc of California is moving its HQ to the west side from Orange County - City Hall will work with businesses and create a streamlined model - Modernization of the Los Angeles Convention Center Safety and Health - New contracts for public officers - Expanded and strengthened streetlights, gang prevention, and mental health prevention Homelessness - ~46,000 unhoused. No more hiding, quick fixes, but by ending it - How? New strategy - put them into shelters - Rescue -> recovery - LA for LA campaign - asking the private sector to provide more housing - Appointed a deputy mayor for homelessness and community health - City council process reduced from 6 months to just 35 days - 60,000 in the pipeline - New tenant protections - New budgeting by eliminating ghost positions
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass delivers State of the City address
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PBCA programs are crucial in maintaining affordable housing across the United States. By preserving quality homes and access for families in need, these programs contribute to stronger, more stable communities. #HousingPolicy #AffordableHousing #PBCASuccess #CommunityDevelopment
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Discover the 491 ideas captured from residents for improving the Byker Community Trust housing estate! 🏘️💡 #communityimprovement #BykerHousingEstate #tenantengagement #regeneratoin https://lnkd.in/ePRdequK
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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:
Does the lack of affordable housing in San Francisco affect Oakland? Does it affect Vallejo? YES. Check out this clip from EP 4 of our Just A Moment series that explains why we are focussed on a bigger picture of supporting #HousingJustice across all 8 Bay Area counties. We also delve into the historical roots of current housing inequities and discuss how solutions like social housing, emphasize sustainability and inclusivity compared to traditional public housing. Visit https://okt.to/bIaxvB to see the full episode featuring Housing Justice Director Karen Nemsick and South San Francisco City Council Member, James C.! #TheWorkUWBA #JustAMoment #AffordableHousingMonth
Just A Moment Episode 4: Housing Justice
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