April Housing’s Post

[pdf] Affordable Housing and Public-Private Partnerships (Law, Property and Society) Nestor M. Davidson, Robin Paul Malloy digsell https://lnkd.in/etjPZkxb With distressing statistics about rising cost burdens, increasing foreclosure rates, rising unemployment, falling wages, and widespread homelessness, building affordable housing is one of our most pressing social policy problems. “Affordable Housing and Public-Private Partnerships” focuses attention on this critical need, as leading experts on affordable housing law and policy come together to address key issues of concern and to suggest appropriate responses for future action. Focusing in particular on how best to understand and implement the joint work of public and private actors in housing, this book considers the real estate aspects of affordable housing law and policy, access to … Read More » https://lnkd.in/ewvb9g6N

"If implemented, Bill No. A09088 could put thousands of unionized construction crews to work and help stifle New York City’s debilitating housing crisis, where every 73 of 10,000 people lack a home. The measure is in line with other recent state programs taking hold in Atlanta, Rhode Island and Maryland. So far, the measure has been backed by the Working Families Party and Housing Justice for All, an eviction defense group. The Social Housing Development Authority would operate differently than today’s status quo. Rather than relying on private capital to spur construction, the new authority would channel state spending toward development and work with local community land trusts. It would rely on an upfront $5 billion investment from the state, followed by annual injections of $75 million to support operations and staffing. The authority, law makers say, would be tentatively managed by a 19-member board—11 of whom would be elected residents of Social Housing Development Authority properties, like NYCHA. Cumulatively, the units would charge residents no more than 25 percent of their gross monthly income, and 25 percent of units would be for households that make less than 30 percent of the area median income. The authority would also work with community land trusts to develop public properties, and empower tenants to manage their buildings via cooperative agreements." The Architect's Newspaper Daniel Roche https://lnkd.in/dya6suQh

Seeking affordable housing? 🌟 Let's talk about solutions! In a world where housing costs are skyrocketing, finding an affordable place to call home can feel like an uphill battle. But fear not, because there are options out there! From government assistance programs to community land trusts, and innovative housing models, the possibilities are endless. Let's work together to make affordable housing a reality for everyone

Tackling Housing Challenges in Emmet County with the Hot Topics: Housing Town Hall - Collaborative Actions For Housing Solutions As our county grapples with severe workforce shortages, a significant contributing factor is the lack of available housing. New workers arriving in our community struggle to find suitable housing, while existing workers are forced to relocate due to housing unaffordability and availability. Addressing the housing crisis in our community requires a collective approach and the collaboration of multiple agencies and stakeholders. In this Town Hall style event, you will learn about the total estimated housing demand, challenges facing our area, opportunities for housing solutions locally and at a state level, as well as an update on current projects in our area to help offset demand. Learn more and register here https://lnkd.in/gayFbZgW

The Housing Supply Challenge program challenges housing experts & professionals to develop innovative solutions to housing issues. Here’s how these housing advocates leveraged it to bring their community together to create more housing for residents in Haliburton County, Ontario: https://ow.ly/B5NG50QGOQN.

The Housing Supply Challenge program challenges housing experts & professionals to develop innovative solutions to housing issues. Here’s how these housing advocates leveraged it to bring their community together to create more housing for residents in Haliburton County, Ontario: https://ow.ly/5kXu50QGQMc.

💡 Canada officially recognized housing as a human right under its 2019 National Housing Strategy Act—and a defining feature of this right is the meaningful participation of rights holders in housing policy discussions.   ➡️ Yet when Canada’s first human rights reviews of a systemic housing issues took place last year, there was no government funding to help get civil society and rights holders (like you!) to the table so you could share your thoughts, ideas, and solutions.   🔍 In the National Right to Housing Network latest report, they offer a blueprint for how the federal government can build a funding system to empower and resource advocates and rights holders to meaningfully participate in Canada’s housing policy decisions & solutions: https://lnkd.in/eqfee_PV