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Evictions in San Antonio are on the rise. But with long wait times for public assistance and a lack of affordable units, where do families go? Visit the link https://bit.ly/3Jp8EV4 to learn more about the housing issues facing our neighbors.

Exclusionary zoning: regulations that severely restrict the amount and types of housing that can be built in many areas. https://ow.ly/ehql50SlHse

Understanding affordable housing solutions can be daunting, especially for those who have never faced housing stability issues. According to the San Antonio Report, the city is grappling with more than 95,000 cost-burdened households and a significant shortage of affordable homes. The SACRD team encourages you to educate yourself on San Antonio’s housing crisis and use your voice and expertise to advocate for policies that can improve the lives of our neighbors. We invite you to watch the "Everybody Needs a Home" documentary, which highlights the key intersections of the affordable housing crisis in San Antonio. https://lnkd.in/gz2gPRQN

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In recent years, voters have sent a clear message that they expect our elected leaders to return to the basics and restore Portland’s greatest asset: livability. In 2024, Portland’s public and private sector must continue to work together to keep our city’s comeback on track. The Chamber calls on all local leaders to support and enact the recommendations of Governor Kotek’s Central City Task Force. We strongly encourage our local leaders to act on the issues impacting the cost of living and taxes, housing and homelessness, public safety, downtown revitalization, and economic development. Read our policy priorities: https://bit.ly/3T6jjtn

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

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

May is National Affordable Housing Month. The US lacks more than 7 million affordable housing units, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. This problem is worse on the west coast, with California suffering the greatest disparity of affordable housing availability. As CCLR Brownfield Revitalization Specialist Jim Bergdoll, AICP writes, the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)’s Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) is helping to bridge the gap. Read his article on brownfield affordable housing success stories from the golden state. Read More Here: https://loom.ly/dQp59UY

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