Affordable Housing

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Seattle Makes Historic Affordable Housing Investment

While the 2024 budget plan invests in housing and social programs, city leaders warn the city will face a shortfall of almost $250 million in 2025.

November 24, 2023 - Capitol Hill Seattle Blog

Rendering of three-story shipping container modular building for affordable housing in Watts, Los Angeles.

The Promises and Limitations of Modular Housing

Converted shipping containers offer the promise of fast construction and low costs, but face regulatory and accessibility challenges.

November 23, 2023 - Metropolis Mag

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Austin Creates Homeless Strategy Office

The new office is dedicated to consolidating the city’s efforts to house unhoused residents.

November 23, 2023 - CBS Austin

Aerial bird's eye view of unhoused encampment along roadside in Sacramento, California.

Mayors’ Meeting Focuses on Housing Crisis

As the number of unhoused Americans grows, mayors met to learn from each other and assess their needs for federal support.

November 21, 2023 - Governing

Georgia

Mixed-Use Project Planned for Southeast Atlanta Neighborhood

A nonprofit-led housing development will include 72 housing units and retail space.

November 21, 2023 - Urbanize Atlanta

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El Paso Zoning Changes Could Bring Opportunity—or Displacement

Some residents feared proposed zoning reforms aimed at redressing historic injustices could harm residents in the short term.

November 20, 2023 - Next City

Row of brick three-story townhomes in Britih Columbia.

More Affordable Housing for People, Less for Cars

Most jurisdictions have off-street parking requirements that increase motorists’ convenience but reduce housing affordability. It’s time to reform these policies for the sake of efficiency and fairness.

November 20, 2023 - Todd Litman

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Fixing the Housing Voucher Shortage

As low-income families wait years to receive housing assistance vouchers, experts suggest new ways to improve the program and help more eligible households.

November 17, 2023 - Route Fifty

Rendering of reconstructed Sunset Park library branch in Brooklyn, NY with housing above ground-floor library branch.

Brooklyn Library Comes With Affordable Housing

Combining affordable housing with a library reduced the cost of the project and gives residents access to essential resources.

November 17, 2023 - Fast Company

Sunset view of downtown Nashville, Tennessee skyline from across a river.

Report: The Potential for Affordable Housing Partnerships in Nashville

Incentivizing development on institutionally owned land could help boost the city’s affordable housing supply.

November 16, 2023 - Urban Institute

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San Diego Mayor’s Housing Plan Fails in Council

A proposal to stimulate more housing production in the city was opposed from multiple sides.

November 15, 2023 - Times of San Diego

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Seattle Passes New Housing Levy

The measure will bring roughly $1 billion to the city’s affordable housing efforts.

November 9, 2023 - The Seattle Times

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Austin Ends Parking Minimums

The city approved changes called for by a May resolution that eliminate parking requirements in all neighborhoods.

November 6, 2023 - KUT

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From Department Store to Apartments

A former Sears store has a new life as a housing complex.

November 5, 2023 - Fast Company

Aerial view of Reno, Nevada with homes in foreground and downtown buildings in background during autumn.

Reno Revisits Zoning Reform

After roundly rejecting a proposal to legalize granny flats in 2018, the city council is revising it and other zoning reform proposals that could increase the city’s affordable housing supply.

November 3, 2023 - Fox Reno

Three two-story houses on residential street in Detroit, Michigan. Center house appears abandoned.

Detroit Launches Duplex Repair Program

The grants will help landlords repair aging multifamily affordable housing.

November 3, 2023 - City of Detroit

White, yellow, gray boxy apartment building with construction fence surrounding bottom floor in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

State Trust Lands Offer Opportunity for Affordable Housing

Western states that hold millions of acres in land trusts are working to turn some of them into affordable housing.

October 31, 2023 - Stateline

White banner with red "SPACE AVAILABLE" text hanging at top of white office building.

Federal Agencies Update Rules to Support Office Conversions

New grant rules make it easier for local governments to acquire commercial properties for conversion to affordable housing.

October 30, 2023 - Route Fifty

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Report Stresses Links Between Housing and Transit

A Canadian report calls for a more holistic approach to housing development policy and transportation planning.

October 26, 2023 - Mass Transit

High view of high-rise buildings in downtown Fort Worth, Texas.

Fort Worth Passes Affordable Housing ‘Roadmap’

The new plan recommends strategies such as legalizing ADUs and creating a land bank for affordable housing development.

October 25, 2023 - KERA News

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