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This article takes a deep dive into the triumphs and challenges faced by residents of a supportive housing facility in Brooklyn. https://lnkd.in/gVD9aBUA

Addressing the affordable housing crisis requires long-term commitment and creative partnerships. Cincinnati Action for Housing Now showcases how diverse stakeholders can come together to push for systemic change. Learn about their strategies, challenges, and insights: https://bit.ly/468cBrB #HousingTrustFund #InclusiveCommunities #HousingPolicy

As Seattle moves forward, it's important that we as residents and Citizen Architects, urban planners, engineers, design professionals, etc get involved in the comprehensive plan process moving forward. The draft is out for public comment and public open houses have been scheduled. There's a lot to digest - no doubt - but this should be a very exciting and engaging conversation on how to support the success of #Seattle. #urbandevelopment #affordablehousing #equitydiversityinclusion #resilientcommunities

The One Seattle Comprehensive Plan has set out with lofty goals—goals which, as a developer deeply invested in this city's future, I share. However, to realize the vision of affordability, we must confront the elephant in the room - the unreasonably high costs and red tape that developers face in Seattle. We're tasked with updating aging sewer, water, sidewalk infrastructure and trees, navigating a maze of inspections and permits, and contending with the arbitrary interpretations of inexperienced inspectors. The MHA fees alone are a formidable barrier to affordability. On top of this, developers find little support in managing unauthorized occupants, facing both fines and potential loss of property rights. We can't afford to ignore these issues if we're serious about building a Seattle that's accessible to all. Let's roll up our sleeves and address the real costs of development, so our city can thrive without passing undue burdens onto those we aim to house.

What is trauma-informed #housing and why is it needed? Learn answers to these questions and key principles for implementation, along with examples, through this new digital guide by Anna Morgan, Alexa Kort, Jaya Dayal, and Susan Popkin in partnership with Preservation of Affordable Housing. https://lnkd.in/eZu3k5Dx

What an impact these projects will make! More supportive housing and complex-care units are on the way in #PrinceGeorgeBC. https://ow.ly/sEe050SU8BU

🏠 Today marks National Housing Day, a moment to reflect on the importance of affordable housing and the challenges many families, particularly young ones, are facing across our communities. The lack of affordable housing is not just a statistic, it's a crisis impacting real families. For young parents striving to provide a stable environment for their children, skyrocketing housing costs are a barrier, leaving many in a constant struggle to find adequate and affordable homes. As we commemorate this day, let's raise awareness about the critical need for accessible housing solutions. Every family deserves a safe place to call home, a foundation where dreams are nurtured, and futures are built. Together, we can advocate for more affordable housing options and support initiatives that address this pressing issue. Let's work towards creating communities where every family, regardless of their circumstances, can thrive. 🌟🏡 #NationalHousingDay #AffordableHousing #CommunitySupport

“Misconceptions about Housing First ignore decades of evidence of its effectiveness. Randomized controlled trials in the US and Canada have demonstrated how permanent supportive housing programs—most of which use the Housing First approach—improve housing and quality-of-life outcomes for participants in the short and long term. Studies have also shown how these programs can reduce reliance on costly emergency services and increase access to community-based care.” Read the full research feature from the Urban Institute at https://lnkd.in/gnHVj2Ut. #housingfirst

This topic is so important. How can we scale up housing supply now and soon while longer-term reforms and investment unfold. Thanks as always to our great panel for helping us unpack solutions.

HOUSING NEWS: Keeping the Faith: New Policies Unlock Affordable Housing Solutions "We don’t need a miracle when it comes to housing affordability; we need courage and commitment to enact the systemic changes needed to make more affordable homes easier and faster." #housingpolicy #housingnews #housingjustice #HousingCrisis