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We’re thrilled to share our latest insights into sustainable affordable housing solutions with the release of our new white paper! Explore the comprehensive look into the policy developed by the Policy Fund team in Antioch that leverages undeveloped faith-owned land to establish supportive cottage communities. This report builds on our earlier release of the Antioch team’s roadmap for a collaborative approach to expanding affordable housing through robust community engagement and innovative policy development. These reports demonstrate how developing housing solutions can be responsive to the needs of its communities. Discover the strategies are not only effective in addressing local challenges but are also designed to be scalable and adaptable to other cities looking to tackle similar issues. https://lnkd.in/gYtPZ7y7 Hope Solutions City of Antioch #HousingEquity #AffordableHousing #BayAreaHousing

Looking at ways to implement SB 4? Interested in regulations for cottage housing? Want to better understand the unique perspective faith leaders bring to affordable housing development? Then this paper is for you! I spent the last bit of the Partnership for the Bay's Future Fellowship working with Jasmine Tarkoff to compile our lessons learned on regulating affordable housing on faith-owned land and working with faith-based organizations. We hope this resource helps others build, fund, and otherwise support cottage communities on faith-owned land #affordablehousing #middlehousing

Gallatin County is taking steps forward in affordable housing! Our latest blog highlights key initiatives addressing the need for accessible housing in our growing community. Read about what’s in store for Gallatin County's future. 👉 https://bit.ly/3YyNISI #AffordableHousing #GallatinCounty #MontanaHousing

Our statement on yesterday's publication of the White Paper on securing a path towards Adequate Housing. Read our response here: https://bit.ly/3UofC2a Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru Community Housing Cymru Tai Pawb Shelter Cymru #BackTheBill #AdequateHousing #WhitePaper #HousingPolicy

Groundwork NWA is proud to introduce G.R.O.W. — a comprehensive set of policy guidelines crafted to address the housing challenges in our community. Developed by a panel of local experts, these recommendations will serve as a roadmap for municipalities across Northwest Arkansas. Explore each policy recommendation and the actionable steps designed to drive progress in our region. https://lnkd.in/g8rZEB7A #NWArk #LifeWorksHere #nwarkansas #northwestarkansas #housing #community

💡 8 Reasons Community Land Trusts Can Shift the Narrative on Housing in Australia ✨🏡 ✨ Redefines success in housing ✨ Enables community agency ✨ Integrates with economic justice ✨ Emphasis on caring for our environment ✨ Frames housing as a human right ✨ Tied to broader movements for justice ✨ Youth and future generations ✨ Stories of success At Grounded we are rethinking how we value land, homes, and community. That is why we are advocating for a housing model that decommodifies housing by taking land off the speculative market and keeping homes affordable in perpetuity. This model is known as Community Land Trusts (CLT) 🔑 Want to know more? 🤔 Join Grounded Community Land Trust Advocacy to build a movement for affordable housing in Australia 🏘 #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis #Australia

🏡 Affordable Housing Comes to Monessen! 🏡 Big news for Monessen! Five new modular homes will soon arrive on Motheral Avenue, offering a fresh start for underserved families. Built by Westmoreland Community Action (WCA), these homes are part of a larger initiative to provide affordable housing options in a city that desperately needs them. Three homes are available for families making between 50%-60% of the area's median income, while two are set for those earning 60%-80%. These 3-bedroom, 2-bath homes are perfect for veterans, seniors, and others in need. WCA Vice President Dan Giovannelli says this is about more than housing; it's about Monessen's future. With plans for more homes and a new welcome center offering support services, Monessen is stepping into a vibrant new chapter. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDhXZmMu #healthyandwholecommunities #landbanking #WestmorelandCounty #CommunityDevelopment #Empowerment #CommunityPlanning #HistoricPreservation #Revitalization #blight #blightremediation #revitalization #redevelopment #communitydevelopment #westmorelandcounty #community #redevelopmentauthority #localgovernment #ARPA #AmericanRescuePlanAct #demolition #westmorelandcountypa #Resilience #Wellbeing #StrategicDoing #Community #WestmorelandCounty #Revitalization #Development #CommunityRevitalization

🏘️ We're proud to share groundbreaking research on housing solutions! This morning, together with USC Sol Price School of Public Policy’s Jared Schachner and Rex Richardson, and Victor Sanchez, City of Bellflower Councilmember, we unveiled a new report that confirms investing in public housing is key to preventing and reducing homelessness in LA. The perfect backdrop for this announcement? Century Villages at Cabrillo in Long Beach - a shining example of transforming unused federal land into 1,000 affordable homes! Click the link to explore the report's key findings: https://lnkd.in/gp4DvUyZ

Bipartisan Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act Reintroduced... The House Financial Services Committee passed the Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act, H.R. 3507, by a vote of 48-0 Thursday, May 16. This NAA-backed priority bill will encourage localities to eliminate discriminatory land use policies and remove barriers that prevent needed housing from being built. Sponsored in the House of Representatives by Congressmen Mike Flood (R-NE) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA), the legislation will require Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) recipients to report periodically on the extent to which they are removing discriminatory land use policies and implementing inclusive and affordable housing policies. Continue Reading: https://bit.ly/3yETybI