The Michaels Organization’s Post

As Inside Housing turned 40 last week, we are taking this opportunity to reflect on four decades of housing history, spanning housing scandals, policy changes, and tragedies that defined the sector.   Take a look down the housing sector's memory lane through the video below and discover some of the landmark moments for the sector in the past four decades.   Discover the in-depth timelines of each decade by subscribing to Inside Housing.   https://lnkd.in/empScYcQ   #Ukhousing #housinghistory #affordablehousing

21 awards made nation-wide through the PRO Housing Grant, including $3.3 million for our neighbors to the north in Philadelphia. Looks like they'll use that funding towards a wide range of activities, including: -A comprehensive action plan to preserve existing affordable units -Developing Climate Resilient Design Guidelines -A pilot rehabilitation project to repair flood damage in homes -Developing local code and departmental regulations to streamline affordable housing development -A market feasibility analysis to study the optimal ratio of affordable-to-market rate unit availability Sounds like pretty great stuff, given the major housing challenges we're facing in the region. You can read more about successful awards here: https://lnkd.in/ewg4S4g8 Thanks to efforts from Delaware's very own Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, the PRO Housing Grant received a $100 mil allocation for FY24, a $15 mil increase from FY23. https://lnkd.in/ev-SXiNJ Hopefully we'll see a Delaware application to the program this year!

Great discussion outlining the basic facts of housing challenges in Maine.

In the article below, Lee Patke, Executive Director of Greccio Housing, shares GPR's journey of the Bentley Commons Development- from a dream to reality. Affordable housing isn't just about shelter; it's about preserving our community's vitality. As Erika Tunson, principal of Monterey Elementary, rightly points out, it's an investment in our future, ensuring teachers and families in Southeast #ColoradoSprings can thrive without the burden of high housing costs. Read the full article here➡https://lnkd.in/dqj4BM-g

How has redlining impacted affordable housing today? Nathan Connolly defines redlining in our short documentary, Unconventional Affordable Housing: Yes In My Backyard. Nathan is a Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University. Watch the full video here: https://ow.ly/6jBC50SB4HI #affordablehousing #redlining #housingforall

How has redlining impacted affordable housing today? Nathan Connolly defines redlining in our short documentary, Unconventional Affordable Housing: Yes In My Backyard. Nathan is a Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University. Watch the full video here: https://ow.ly/6jBC50SB4HI #affordablehousing #redlining #housingforall

Housing counseling and first time home buyer budgeting/training has been the absolute joy of my career! Investment in this profession is so very needed.

Tune in today (Wednesday) at noon to this important discussion of hardship and housing!

Our opening plenary focuses on the different governance challenges facing different housing associations as not one size fits all. Featuring contributions from ELDERPARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION, Orkney Housing Association, and Ayrshire Housing. #SFHAGovernance24

Investing in affordable housing means investing in stronger, healthier communities. Affordable housing impacts education, health, and income. On a larger scale, it strengthens Michigan’s economic development and attracts more people to our state. #MPC24 #housing #economicdevelopment