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Are you concerned about the state of housing in San Diego and its impact on our community? You're not alone. As part of AREAA San Diego, we invite you to join us for an essential discussion addressing the evolving housing market and its implications for residents, especially within the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. San Diego has seen dramatic changes in housing conditions, becoming increasingly unaffordable for many. This event will explore pressing questions, such as: · What is the current state of the AAPI community in San Diego concerning housing? · What challenges are we facing, and what can we do about them? · How can we leverage and influence housing policy to better meet the needs of our community? We are bringing together esteemed experts and elected leaders to dive deep into these issues, offering valuable insights and potential solutions. Your participation is crucial as we work together to navigate these challenges and advocate for meaningful change. Why Attend? · Gain Insights: Hear from industry experts and policymakers about the current state of the housing market and its impact on our community. · Get Involved: Learn how you can make a difference and influence housing policy. · Connect: Network with like-minded individuals and community leaders who share your concerns and aspirations. This is a pivotal opportunity to voice your concerns, ask questions, and contribute to shaping a more affordable and equitable future for all San Diegans. Don’t miss out on this important event! Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details. Together, we can drive positive change and ensure our community's voice is heard.

I dream of owning a home simply for the stability it would bring. Without stronger renter protections, families like mine live with a lot of uncertainty. Right now, renting makes the most sense for us. We can rent our beautiful house for $3,600 a month, while buying it would mean a mortgage of over $8,000 a month—money we just don't have. By renting, we get to live in this wonderful community, and still afford groceries, baseball, and gymnastics for our kids. We're choosing to enjoy a high quality of life now, even if it means sacrificing some financial security for our future. Our property owners are fantastic and tell us we can stay as long as we want, but things can change in an instant, and without a legal document like a lease, those words are meaningless. What I wish for are long-term leases—20 or 30 years—with negotiated CPI rate hikes. These leases would provide true stability for families. There are successful models around the world that we could learn from. None of them are perfect, but all of them are worth learning more about. Germany for example offers 99-year leases that can be transferred to family members, providing long-term security. We could implement similar long-term lease options here, giving families like mine the security and stability we need. #AffordableHousing #HousingforAll #RentalReform #TriValley #ITVHousingforAll Innovation TRIVALLEY Leadership Group

Affordable housing is a matter of supply, demand, and perspective. There's no single policy that will solve housing affordability in the Tri-Valley, but engagement is needed to address the situation. Check out this snippet featuring current Livermore City Council member, (and former Livermore Vice-Mayor), Brittni Kiick, who offers her perspective on affordable housing. Then, let’s start a conversation about “Housing for All!” #housingstrategy #itvhousing4all

Your input is necessary to shape Brownsville's future. Join us at the BCIC Town Talks to share your vision and contribute to our strategic plan. RSVP for Town Talks Sessions: https://lnkd.in/dQvhbwb5 Light refreshments will be served. Mon. 02/12 | 5:30 – 7 PM (Doors: 5PM) | Main Branch Library Tue. 02/13 | 5:30 – 7 PM (Doors: 5PM) | Southmost Branch Library Wed. 02/14 | 10:15 – 11:45 AM (Doors: 9:45 AM) | eBridge Center Thu. 02/15 | 5:30 – 7 PM (Doors: 5PM) | eBridge Center Why should I participate in the BCIC's Town Talks and Strategic Plan? Think of a strategic plan like a map for a journey that Brownsville is about to take. Instead of hitting the road and seeing where it takes us, we're deciding in advance which turns to take to reach the places we really want to go. So, for Brownsville, this strategic plan is a carefully thought-out set of directions that outlines where we want the city to be in the next decade. It considers what businesses we want to attract, how we can improve life for residents, and what kind of projects will make the city a better place to live, work, and play. It's like setting up waypoints for success, community growth, and economic health. The best part? Everyone in Brownsville gets to suggest what should be on the map. That's why these Town Talks are a big deal – they're like group brainstorming sessions where everyone's ideas are welcome. The final plan will be a mix of these ideas, kind of like a community wishlist that's actually backed up by a real plan to make it all happen. Mark your calendars for one of our four interactive sessions where your voice takes center stage. READ THE PRESS RELEASE FOR MORE INFO: https://lnkd.in/dZAzbUEF

After several months of talking to residents, businesses, community groups and others in Nelson, we've written a joint blog with Lauren Newby for the Institute of Place Management to reflect on the future of the Long Term Plan for Towns. We now have a new government in place but encouraging towns to develop a compelling vision so they are prepared for the future and making sure every place has a long term plan should remain an urgent priority. https://lnkd.in/e52ua3ta #regeneration #towns #localgovernment

Our CCH Board is made up of members from the Canmore Community, Town Council and local businesses. Meet our newest CCH board member, small business owner and Town Councillor Jeff Mah. . We recently asked Jeff to summarize why he joined the CCH board? "My partner and I moved to Canmore in 2012 to start our family. During this time, we’ve seen firsthand how tough it can be for young families to stay within Canmore. The biggest piece to this is income-appropriate housing. When my daughter tells me one of her best friends is moving away because they can’t afford to live here, it’s heart-breaking. . As a councillor, I’m super motivated to support CCH because the social fabric of Canmore depends on it! This is a special place, and diversity is what we need to be a fully functioning community." Jeff Mah, March, 2023 . #CanmoreHousing #CanmoreRealEstate #CanmoreProperties #CanmoreHomes #CanmoreLiving #CanmoreLife #CanmoreMountainHomes #CanmoreProperty #CanmoreCondos #CanmoreTownhomes #canmorefamilies #vitalhomes #canmoreaffordability  #Canmore #BowValley #Alberta #HousingMarket #UrbanPlanning #Builders #Developers #Construction #NonMarketHousing #Municipalities #Development #LandUsePlanning

Housing is a fundamental necessity for a good quality of life, and it's crucial that our elected officials understand the importance of supporting our housing providers. While investing in real estate can be profitable, it's essential to recognize it as a business that deserves protection and encouragement. Private housing providers play a vital role in addressing the housing crisis, and their voices need to be heard. It's time to come together - property managers, real estate agents, paralegals, and advocates alike - to call for reforms to the Residential Tenancy Act and Landlord Tenant Board. Let's unite and make our voices heard! Together, we can create a more sustainable housing market for all. https://lnkd.in/gyGZ_CYd #AffordableHousingMatters #PrivateHousingProvidersUnite Paul Calandra Vijay Thanigasalam Doug Downey

🏡✨ Empowering Homes England Event ✨🏡 I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Homes England event, and let me tell you, it was a game-changer! The event brought together passionate professionals, policymakers, and individuals dedicated to housing and community development. The atmosphere was electric, and the discussions were nothing short of inspiring. From collaboration and knowledge sharing to networking and empowering communities, this event was a catalyst for positive change. The Homes England event provided a platform for collaboration like no other. Architects, builders, developers, and government officials united to share ideas, discuss challenges, and explore innovative solutions. Together, we can create a stronger and more inclusive future for all. The event also featured inspiring talks and engaging workshops that equipped us with practical tools and insights. Networking opportunities allowed us to connect with like-minded individuals and forge new partnerships. The event emphasized the importance of empowering communities and involving local residents in decision-making. Let's take what we've learned and turn it into action, transforming the housing landscape and creating homes that empower and uplift every individual. Join me on this incredible journey of positive change! ✨🙌 #HomesEnglandEvent #EmpoweringCommunities #CollaborationForChange #BetterHomesForAll #HomesEngland #Housing #CommunityDevelopment #Collaboration #Innovation #BetterHomes #Empowerment #ChangeMakers #SustainableHousing #AffordableHousing #UrbanDevelopment #BuildingCommunities #Partnerships #Inspiration #Networking #EmpoweringCommunities #HousingSolutions #HomeOwnership #CommunityEngagement #FutureHomes #SustainableDesign #HousingPolicy #UrbanPlanning #HousingIndustry #TransformingCommunities #HousingProviders #HousingInvestment #Homebuilders #HousingStrategy #HousingInitiatives #HousingInfrastructure #SocialHousing #InclusiveCommunities #HousingOpportunities #HousingSustainability #HousingEquity #HousingInnovation #HousingInvestors #HousingSupply #AffordableRent #HomeownershipOpportunities #QualityHousing #HousingSupport #HousingMarket #HousingProjects #HousingPartnerships #HousingDevelopments #HousingDelivery #HousingChallenges #HousingGoals #HousingSuccesses

The Denver Deep Dive is designed for alumni to ‘learn from the past, make sense of the present, and contemplate the future’. We’re learning so that we can influence leadership and the education environment around us. The Denver Deep Dive’s latest session was on Housing.  Our meeting was hosted inside a Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. (NDHC) property where their mission is “To create sustainable, healthy housing opportunities for under-served households through outreach, education and housing development”. Our session was led by Dominique Acevedo, Executive Director of the NDHC. We learned some shocking things such as certain housing communities having legally protected homeowner associations (HOAs) where opting out of paying financial dues is not allowed. 🏡Neighborhoods across Denver are not integrated due in part to the historical housing segregation. 🏡Affordable housing can be built to the same quality as other apartment complexes (the 4th picture in the collage is a building design render from NDHC). 🏡Location is very important to affordable housing as with location comes accessibility to transportation, schools, grocery stores, and more services needed to support socio-economic mobility. NDHC staff efforts focus on cost-efficient design, allowing more investment in creating beautiful buildings and services supporting socio-economic mobility. For instance, the community room we were hosted in was in a large apartment complex that saved on water utilities, which allowed for redirected funds toward the building design. Dominique showed us that affordable housing doesn’t need to sacrifice quality and it doesn't have to  look any different from other traditional housing market options. #EdniumAlumni #EducationLeadership #HomegrownTalent  #HomegrownAwards

From western Mass to the Cape to the North Shore, Gateway cities and suburban towns alike, local leaders, including myself, joined with Governor Healey, Lt. Governor Driscoll, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to share our feedback and ideas during yesterday’s housing roundtable, and to speak with one voice about the urgent need for progress when it comes to our housing crisis. https://lnkd.in/eiHEANF2