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Yesterday, I attended the community safety meeting at the RONDO Saint Paul Public Library, organized by Rena Moran The room was packed with community members, many of whom I recognized as neighbors and longtime residents of Rondo. The diversity in age and background was striking, and it was clear that people truly care about our community—they showed up‼️ During the meeting, people shared personal stories and voiced serious concerns. It’s evident that we are facing a crisis, with a troubling lack of accountability. As our taxes continue to rise, we have every right to demand transparency on where our money is going. I raised the issue of gentrification, specifically noting that areas like Dale/University, Hamline/Midway, and Rice/University are undergoing rapid changes with remodels and new investments. It seems that the City of Saint Paul might be allowing these areas to be overrun with drug activity to pressure residents into selling their homes, ultimately devaluing the neighborhood so properties can be bought at a lower cost. It’s alarming that while our property taxes are increasing by over $1,000 each year, our community continues to deteriorate. We, as residents, witness drug dealers operating openly, parking outside our homes, and yet the city seems to turn a blind eye to it. But we are RONDO—a community with a unique spirit and a special kind of magic! When we unite, the power of our ancestors will reignite, awakening the enduring spirit that has always defined RONDO. This is a place of opportunity, creativity, and deep-rooted love. It’s time to focus our energy and resources on our youth, because they are the future! #ChangeIsComing #loveispower #RONDO #gentrification #Community #MizzMercedez #YoKidzFavoriteTeacher 😊🫶🏽

FCI is excited to highlight the March closing of a $4 million New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) deal with our partners Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity for the construction of 13 single-family homes in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods across Milwaukee. These homes will be available to households earning between 30-80% of the area median income. This project would not have been possible without the advisory services of Hope Community Capital LLC, a close partner of both Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity and FCI. Using NMTC allocation for the construction of for-sale single-family housing is a first for FCI. This method aligns with Milwaukee’s Community Development Alliance (CDA) Collective Affordable Housing Plan, which aims to provide housing opportunities for 18,000 Milwaukeeans earning 30-80% of the area median income over the next 10 years. These critical housing goals are instrumental in building a stronger, more resilient, and more equitable Milwaukee. Read more about this exciting NMTC project on our website: https://bit.ly/3wZocMC

In a world where affordable housing is increasingly scarce, community land trusts (CLTs) and shared equity homeownership models are proving to be innovative solutions. 🏠 These creative approaches not only make homeownership attainable but also protect long-term affordability. CLTs preserve housing for future generations, ensuring that families aren’t priced out of their neighborhoods as property values rise. FCS is committed to exploring pathways like these to build equity and ensure that residents—especially those in historically underserved communities—have access to stable, affordable homes. This is just one way we are rethinking homeownership and ensuring that legacies are preserved for years to come. Learn more about these solutions here: https://lnkd.in/eCj6yntq ************************************ The Lupton Center is the training and consulting arm of FCS - Focused Community Strategies. To learn more about FCS, visit fcsministries.org.

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

Developer-Church Partnerships Blaze New Path for Needed Housing, Stronger Communities California’s latest innovation in tackling the surging crisis in affordable housing streamlines the process for building on underutilized church land – a practice pioneered by National CORE. Senate Bill 4, known as the Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act, allows developers to skip expensive and time-consuming efforts to rezone land owned by faith-based organizations or nonprofit colleges. The law took effect on Jan. 1. SB 4 prevents efforts to block affordable housing on such land by local government organizations or by challenges through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). By doing so, the law makes an estimated 171,000 acres of land across California available for developing affordable housing communities, according to UC Berkeley’s Terner Center for Housing Innovation.

In our latest blog post, "Bridging the Affordable Housing Gap," we dive into the innovative solutions Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity is implementing to tackle the critical affordable housing crisis in Emmet and Charlevoix counties. From addressing the stark need for over 4,000 new housing units to our ambitious plan of building 43 houses by 2025, they are making strides to ensure everyone has a safe place to call home. To learn more about how they're making a difference in Michigan, check out our latest blog! https://bit.ly/4cgf0Tk

If you are curious at all about what city leaders think about #AffordableHousing in #Utah and how they are approaching it, I highly recommend reading this full report. Thanks to the Utah Foundation for partnering with us on this fascinating survey!

Vermont's toolkit takes a comprehensive approach from permitting to financing. It will look at zoning as a foundation and visualize missing middle housing types, so people can wrap their heads around what it looks like. https://lnkd.in/ebp7yWpR #AffordableHousing #missingmiddle

Dyma'r math o gynllun tai lleol dan arweiniad y gymuned dylem fod yn ei efelychu ar draws Cymru Cymunedoli Cyf Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg This is the type of community-led local needs housing scheme we should be replicating across Wales. #sustainabledevelopment #socialenterprise #foundationaleconomy

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