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🏡 Tackling the Housing Crisis: Key Insights from YIMBY Reading about Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) provided some valuable insights: Comprehensive Approach: YIMBY focuses on both immediate housing needs and long-term development through legislative and grassroots solutions. Local Initiatives: The Twin Cities chapter is tackling zoning laws and land use restrictions to support higher density housing and strategic partnerships. Community Education: By understanding how zoning laws affect housing costs, communities can better advocate for change. Personal Commitment: Realtors® like Nichole Hayden are deeply invested in making housing more affordable for their clients and communities. National Collaboration: YIMBY connects like-minded individuals nationwide to drive housing policy changes. These insights remind us of our role in supporting affordable housing initiatives. Let's work together to make a difference! Learn more about Twin Cities YIMBY in The Minnesota Realtor® magazine. #AffordableHousing #RealEstate #CommunityImpact #HousingCrisis #Homeownership #CentricHomesTeam https://loom.ly/9QSJkRs

🏡 Tackling the Housing Crisis: Key Insights from YIMBY Reading about Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) provided some valuable insights: Comprehensive Approach: YIMBY focuses on both immediate housing needs and long-term development through legislative and grassroots solutions. Local Initiatives: The Twin Cities chapter is tackling zoning laws and land use restrictions to support higher density housing and strategic partnerships. Community Education: By understanding how zoning laws affect housing costs, communities can better advocate for change. Personal Commitment: Realtors® like Nichole Hayden are deeply invested in making housing more affordable for their clients and communities. National Collaboration: YIMBY connects like-minded individuals nationwide to drive housing policy changes. These insights remind us of our role in supporting affordable housing initiatives. Let's work together to make a difference! Learn more about Twin Cities YIMBY in The Minnesota Realtor® magazine. #AffordableHousing #RealEstate #CommunityImpact #HousingCrisis #Homeownership #CentricHomesTeam https://loom.ly/9QSJkRs

"Through peer networks and conversations with like-minded owners, we have come to realize that the story of Pleasant Gardens is playing out all over the country among even the strongest and most committed affordable housing owners, nonprofit and for-profit alike. Our properties are aging, and the effects of the pandemic years—including more time spent at home, struggling tenants, and eviction moratoriums—have taken a toll. The greatest threat to affordable housing is not the lack of resources to build, but the lack of resources to operate, maintain, and repair." —Priya Jayachandran, CEO of National Housing Trust . In this Shelterforce article, Jayachandran narrates the daunting challenge faced by community development organizations in preserving existing affordable housing. As properties age and the pandemic exacerbates tenant struggles, it's evident that the real threat isn't the scarcity of resources for construction, but rather the lack of support for ongoing operations, maintenance, and repairs. Join us in our deep dive into challenges, tensions, and solutions to move community development forward! Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4bGGv86 #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #HousingPreservation #HousingEquity

In San Diego, the challenge of affordable housing continues to grow. According to the California Housing Partnership’s 2022 Affordable Housing Needs Report, local renters need to earn $43.33 per hour to comfortably afford the average monthly rent, following a steep 13.7% increase in rent prices from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, San Diego faces a shortfall of around 90,000 homes, as homebuilding hasn’t kept up with the rising population. [Source: Hines] In a recent article by The San Diego Union-Tribune, Scott Silber, our Executive Director emphasizes, "If we’re to solve the affordable housing crisis plaguing our region, it will take more than development and construction. We need to go the extra mile and offer these residents extra support and services needed to build better lives and thrive. For many, finding affordable housing is only one step towards a better life." Join the Allgire Foundation in our 2024 mission to support San Diego's affordable housing community. We're dedicated to transforming lives and creating homes by empowering through education, advocating for change, and providing tangible support. Learn how you can make a lasting impact today: https://bit.ly/47XVbNO. 🔑🤝 #AffordableHousing #AllgireFoundation

This week, the L.A. City Council voted to boost housing development in high-density areas while leaving single-family zones mostly untouched. While it’s a step forward, I believe it’s also a missed opportunity to tackle one of the root causes of our housing and homelessness crisis, a severe lack of supply. The argument that building more housing—especially in single-family zones—will disrupt neighborhoods doesn’t hold up against the reality of the crisis we’re facing. Here’s why: 🏘️ Supply is the answer. Restricting housing to certain areas keeps prices high and exacerbates displacement. More housing, especially affordable units, gives people more opportunities to live where they work, learn, and thrive. 🌆 Density doesn’t have to mean disruption. Thoughtful zoning changes—like allowing duplexes, triplexes, or small apartment buildings in single-family zones—can blend into neighborhoods while providing much-needed housing. 🤝 We can’t afford to wait. Every time we delay expanding housing options, we’re perpetuating inequities and missing a chance to reduce homelessness. The status quo isn’t working—it’s time for bold solutions. The L.A. City Council’s vote highlights the tension between preserving the past and building for the future. I firmly believe we can honor the character of neighborhoods while creating space for everyone. 💬 What’s your take? How do we balance housing supply, affordability, and community preservation? #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #CommunityImpact #PropertyManagementExcellence #LAHousing

Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a huge win for DC – we have reached our city’s goal of creating 36,000 new homes. This achievement of this major milestone is a testament to the bold vision of Mayor Bowser. She has challenged DC Government, together with the city’s housing partners, to think big about how we deliver more affordable housing for our residents. The leadership and partnership by those across our housing community have unlocked new opportunities to create new housing that for decades sat untapped. A special thanks to our partners at the DC Department of Housing and Community Development, the DC Housing Finance Agency, the DC Housing Authority, and the DC Green Bank. Despite making up only 12% of our region’s population, DC has produced over 31% of all housing in the region, including 81% of the region's new deeply affordable homes. By increasing our housing supply, the cost of housing in DC has grown at just half the rate of housing costs nationwide. We know there’s so much work to do. We will keep working to meet the challenge, because the people here today and throughout the city who deliver and manage housing, are passionate and motivated to provide DC residents with safe, stable, and dignified housing, as well as to keep more of our longtime residents right here in Washington, DC. Going forward, we will set new housing goals, we will continue to invest in new housing production, as well as housing preservation. We will have to leverage every tool at our disposal and be creative. For example, DMPED is deploying our tax-exempt Industrial Revenue Bonds programs to support affordable housing. The first project to receive this support is Phase II of Ridgecrest Apartments in Ward 8. This innovative, entirely green project will preserve 128 affordable units, and is being accomplished through a unique partnership between DMPED, DHCD, the DC Department of Energy and the Environment, and the DC Green Bank. The momentum and available funding for green housing is building. And our agencies and the DC Green Bank are ready to take full advantage. We are set up for success because we have these things in place and the Mayor has made DC a leader in green, healthy, and sustainable housing. https://lnkd.in/gMEbc8JN

Veteran Housing Corp reminds you that #HOMELESSNESS IS THE RESULT OF DECADES OF THE FAILURE TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL. THE HISTORY AND PRESENT STATE OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN AMERICA CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD: BROKEN DON'T BE FOOLED BY SLICK PROMOTIONAL POSTS THAT MAKE IT SEEM LIKE YOUR LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS ARE SOLVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS. WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THE PUBLIC AND TAXPAYERS MUST ASK: AT WHAT COST TO THE TAXPAYERS AND HOW LONG IS THE AFFORDABILITY PERIOD? EVERY TAXPAYER SHOULD BE ASKING THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, density bonus increase, waivers of impact fees, or other government benefit or incentive did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project and, if the affordability period is not in perpetuity or permanent, WHY NOT? 3. What guarantees exist that tenants in the affordable housing units will not be displaced after an "affordability period expires? Any LOCAL, STATE or FEDERAL official that does not MANDATE "permanent" affordability periods or affordability "IN PERPETUITY" for any project receiving some government benefit is commiting MALFEASANCE and should quit, be removed from office or be terminated. IN MOST CASES WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, the public and taxpayer are being fooled into thinking their elected and appointed officials are solving problems, when in fact, all hey have done is "KICK THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD" to burden a future generation with the same problem or crisis!

🌟 Exciting Developments in Affordable Housing Preservation! 🌟   National Housing Trust (NHT) is embarking on a transformative new chapter in the fight to preserve affordable housing! This initiative represents a significant leap forward in ensuring that safe and affordable housing remains accessible to all, especially those in underserved communities.   NHT’s latest strategies are designed to tackle the pressing challenges in affordable housing with innovative solutions. From strengthening community partnerships to leveraging new technologies, their approach is set to make a substantial impact.   Key highlights of this initiative include:   ● Convening property owners and residents to understand their challenges and develop solutions that work for everyone to more effectively operate and maintain affordable housing in the long run. ● Collecting and aggregating new and existing data to estimate the number of homes at risk of deterioration or loss, and the cost to return these homes to safe and sanitary condition.   ● Shifting the narrative to ensure that decision-makers recognize preservation is a key solution to our nation’s housing supply shortage.   Read more about NHT’s new chapter and how it aims to make a difference: https://lnkd.in/eA8VWfXZ   #AffordableHousing #HousingPreservation #CommunityDevelopment #SocialImpact #NHT #HousingEquity

We're thrilled to share exciting developments in Arizona's housing landscape! Governor Katie Hobbs recently signed a bipartisan bill, known as House Bill 2297, paving the way for cities to expedite the conversion of certain commercial buildings into residential spaces. This forward-thinking initiative represents a significant leap forward in tackling housing challenges across the state. HB 2297 empowers cities with populations exceeding 100,000 to streamline the conversion process, facilitating quicker repurposing of commercial properties into much-needed residential units. By removing bureaucratic barriers, this innovative measure provides families with greater access to housing options without the delays of lengthy municipal reviews. This initiative highlights a collective dedication to addressing affordable housing and homelessness crises in our communities. It embodies a proactive approach to leveraging existing infrastructure to meet the urgent housing needs of Arizonans, fostering vibrant neighborhoods and enhancing community well-being. At A New Leaf, we're thrilled to witness these positive changes unfold, promising tangible benefits for our community. These collaborative efforts in tackling housing challenges underscore our community's resilience and compassion. We believe everyone deserves to live in more inclusive communities, and together, we're committed to building a brighter future for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/gKBv6EWf

YES!! In addressing the housing crisis, we cannot allow fear to limit us. "Punch back" with data... show what "density" and "small" really mean in the context of quality community planning. The solution to the housing crisis lies on the otherside of FEAR. #nimby #housing #housingcrisis #housingforall https://lnkd.in/g3mx4wZ6