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One of my favorite BNIM projects! “Fast-forward: It actually turned out pretty good,” Bromley said. “It's actually a lot nicer than what people expected, and I think part of that reason is because there were people like myself and a handful of others that were really boisterous.” Reading the story demonstrates the importance of high expectations for design from architects, developers, and public funders like City to San Diego. Affordable housing can and should be just as good as everything else. #SupportiveHousing #AffordableHousing

The need is tremedous, the challenge faced by tenants, owners, developers and the industry as a whole remains difficult and collectively the people involved in creating, preserving and planning communities around housing navigate changing terrain everyday but today we celebrate what happens when you tune out noise, dial in on problems we need to tackle, and we stay the course. Grateful to the leaders like Adolfo Carrión, Jr. and Kim Darga at NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development and Eric Enderlin and Ruth Moreira at NYC HDC for their energy and ingenuity, the rest of the incredible people at the agencies that make this happen NYC Department of Buildings NYC Department of City Planning @NYCDSS @NYCDFTA @NYSHCR @PEU plus so many others We also won't be here without the tenant advocates, CBOs, communiry boards, pro-housing electeds, organizations like NYHC, SHNNY, ANHD, Open New York, NYSAFAH, CHPC, NYREC and others. It's takes a village and we've got a big and powerful one. Thank you! **** Adams Administration Breaks Record for Financing Most Affordable New Construction, Housing for Formerly Homeless New Yorkers, and Permanently Supportive Housing Record Number of Homeless New Yorkers Moved Into Permanent Housing Using CityFHEPS Housing Vouchers, and Permanently Affordable Housing for Formerly Homeless Historic Year Comes as Adams Administration Addresses Housing Crisis with “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” Proposal to Produce as Many as 108,850 New Homes and Nearly 50,000 Housing Units From Neighborhood Planning Efforts Over 15 Years More details here: https://lnkd.in/ezxs-xw8

🏡 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

🚗💼 HUD hits the road to Nebraska, driving forward the mission to create more housing opportunities. From rural to urban areas, change is on the horizon. Learn about this journey in the HUD News section at affordablehousing411.com. #HUDNebraska #HousingOpportunities #AffordableHousing411 #CommunityDevelopment #RuralHousing #UrbanRenewal #HousingInitiative #GovernmentAction #HousingPolicy #NebraskaNews #HousingAdvocacy #PublicHousing #HousingAssistance #EconomicGrowth #CommunityOutreach #HousingSolutions #RealEstateDevelopment #PolicyChange #HousingEquity #Homeownership #RentalAssistance #HousingInnovation #HUDOnTheRoad #NebraskaHousing #HousingStrategy #BuildingCommunities #HousingSupport

🏡 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

Exciting News for Arizona Housing! A boost of construction of townhomes, duplexes, and similar homes in large municipalities is coming to the state to address the housing shortage. The proposed agreement requires cities to allow smaller, more affordable homes on lots within a mile of central business districts, fostering a mix of housing options. Additionally, cities must permit up to 20% of these smaller multi-family homes in developments of 10 acres or more. This legislation reflects a collaborative effort to address Arizona’s housing crisis by providing accessible housing options while supporting small contractors. Through it, we can create opportunities for young families and workers facing challenges to afford traditional single-family homes. Initiatives like this will pave the way for a more inclusive and sustainable housing future for all Arizonans. A New Leaf recognizes the critical role of stable housing in building stronger communities. Affordable housing options are essential for families facing financial hardship, homelessness, or housing insecurity. By addressing the housing shortage and providing more affordable options, this initiative can reduce some of the burdens faced by families in the community. A new Leaf believes that with improved access to housing, more people can find stability and security, laying the foundation for a brighter future. https://lnkd.in/eeQ-Usjx

In New Jersey, there's a growing movement towards building affordable housing solutions right in homeowners' backyards. This innovative approach involves constructing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as "granny flats" or "in-law apartments," to address the pressing need for more affordable housing options. Consider the story of Doreen Rearden from Montclair, whose family saw the benefits of multi-generational living but desired more privacy. Their solution? Building an ADU in their backyard. This not only offered independence for elderly family members but also allowed them to stay connected as a family unit. The cost of contruction, however, remains a hurdle for many families like the Reardens. To tackle this issue, Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a $10 million program aimed at incentivizing the creation of ADUs. This program provides financial assistance to homeowners and encourages towns to revise zoning regulations to accommodate these units. While New Jersey doesn't have a statewide law specifically permitting ADUs, several municipalities, including Princeton, Maplewood, and Montclair, have taken steps to facilitate their construction. These initiatives highlight a growing awareness of the need for diverse housing options to combat the state's housing crisis. ADUs offer more than just affordable housing; they promote multi-generational living, community integration, and aging in place. By utilizing underutilized space within existing neighborhoods, ADUs have the potential to alleviate housing pressures while fostering stronger, more resilient communities. As New Jersey continues to seek out fresh ideas to tackle its housing issues, ADUs stand out as a hopeful option. They offer potential not only for New Jerseyans, but for people nationwide, creating inclusive, sustainable communities where everyone has a place to call home. #AffordableHousing #ADUs #NewJersey #CommunityDevelopment #HousingCrisis #MultiGenerationalLiving #Innovation #Sustainability #AgingInPlace

"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 New Jersey, there's a growing movement towards building affordable housing solutions right in homeowners' backyards. This innovative approach involves constructing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as "granny flats" or "in-law apartments," to address the pressing need for more affordable housing options. Consider the story of Doreen Rearden from Montclair, whose family saw the benefits of multi-generational living but desired more privacy. Their solution? Building an ADU in their backyard. This not only offered independence for elderly family members but also allowed them to stay connected as a family unit. The cost of contruction, however, remains a hurdle for many families like the Reardens. To tackle this issue, Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a $10 million program aimed at incentivizing the creation of ADUs. This program provides financial assistance to homeowners and encourages towns to revise zoning regulations to accommodate these units. While New Jersey doesn't have a statewide law specifically permitting ADUs, several municipalities, including Princeton, Maplewood, and Montclair, have taken steps to facilitate their construction. These initiatives highlight a growing awareness of the need for diverse housing options to combat the state's housing crisis. ADUs offer more than just affordable housing; they promote multi-generational living, community integration, and aging in place. By utilizing underutilized space within existing neighborhoods, ADUs have the potential to alleviate housing pressures while fostering stronger, more resilient communities. As New Jersey continues to seek out fresh ideas to tackle its housing issues, ADUs stand out as a hopeful option. They offer potential not only for New Jerseyans, but for people nationwide, creating inclusive, sustainable communities where everyone has a place to call home. #AffordableHousing #ADUs #NewJersey #CommunityDevelopment #HousingCrisis #MultiGenerationalLiving #Innovation #Sustainability #AgingInPlace