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21 awards made nation-wide through the PRO Housing Grant, including $3.3 million for our neighbors to the north in Philadelphia. Looks like they'll use that funding towards a wide range of activities, including: -A comprehensive action plan to preserve existing affordable units -Developing Climate Resilient Design Guidelines -A pilot rehabilitation project to repair flood damage in homes -Developing local code and departmental regulations to streamline affordable housing development -A market feasibility analysis to study the optimal ratio of affordable-to-market rate unit availability Sounds like pretty great stuff, given the major housing challenges we're facing in the region. You can read more about successful awards here: https://lnkd.in/ewg4S4g8 Thanks to efforts from Delaware's very own Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, the PRO Housing Grant received a $100 mil allocation for FY24, a $15 mil increase from FY23. https://lnkd.in/ev-SXiNJ Hopefully we'll see a Delaware application to the program this year!

Esthetics and beautification programs like this help remove blight and restore a hope in urban communities . Generations of familes have invested in their neighborhoods and are now on fixed incomes, can now benefit from those tax dollars. #Preservatingblackcommunities #effectsofurbanrenewal #urbanplanning

As Inside Housing turned 40 last week, we are taking this opportunity to reflect on four decades of housing history, spanning housing scandals, policy changes, and tragedies that defined the sector.   Take a look down the housing sector's memory lane through the video below and discover some of the landmark moments for the sector in the past four decades.   Discover the in-depth timelines of each decade by subscribing to Inside Housing.   https://lnkd.in/empScYcQ   #Ukhousing #housinghistory #affordablehousing

Why are we advocating for proposed planning reforms to include land zoned 'special purpose' and 'place of public worship'? This issue emerged in consultation with our members as a common barrier for faith communities wanting to use their land for affordable housing. Member, Sustainable Development Group Ltd has a unique perspective on the issue as it partners with multiple faith communities. Their Managing Director, Richard Ollerhead, shares that the costs to fund planning proposals have halted affordable housing developments. Ross Jones, CEO of Sydney Anglican Property, says of the church's commitment to supporting local communities struggling to find safe, secure and affordable housing - "The Sydney Diocese of the Anglican Church is keen to play a significant role in the provision of social and affordable housing, but, as Rob Stokes points out, the SP2 zoning is a limiting factor. We support Rob's proposal as it would help unlock a number of properties on which our churches would continue to operate but on which we could also incorporate social and affordable housing." Fortunately, the solution is straightforward. Read Faith Housing Alliance's submission to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/giJCxfxY #planning #affordablehousing #socialhousing #housingcrisis #housingjustice #YIGBY

[RECORDING] https://lnkd.in/ghPXRz5G After the Fire USA 2023 Wildfire Leadership Summit Fireside Chat: Fannie Mae and Post-Disaster Development of Affordable Housing: Case Study Sidra Goldwater, a Disaster Recovery & Rebuilding Advisor for Fannie Mae, and Seana O'Shaughnessy, the President & CEO of Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), discuss challenges in affordable housing post-disaster, extended rebuilding timelines, crafting new lending guidelines, overcoming insurance hurdles, construction delays, and nationwide program expansion. Affordable housing is crucial for long-term community resilience, necessitating collaboration with various stakeholders. https://www.fanniemae.com/ https://chiphousing.org/ #wls2023 #AffordableHousingChallenges #ResilientRebuilding #LendingGuidelines #DisasterRecovery #InsuranceObstacles #CommunityResilience #HousingSustainability #PrivateSectorCollaboration #ReconstructionTimelines #PostDisasterHousing

This is great, can we visualize this on a map of the City? And can we see what the action plan looks like in a timeline for the each government segment that controls unlocking these sites. #accountability #transparency Also, is this about mixed income, mixed use and sustainability also or just for affordable, rent restricted, government subsidized housing? Fitzgerald get Surplus Lands Act is part of the process… Can the community-led groups play the game or is this only for the few top players of the game? Is there a middle income carve out so we can incentivize all income levels? Can this be for a mix of lower and higher density allowing room for park space and amenities that create thriving neighborhood anchors like #LibertyStation, #OnePaseo and #NorthParkMainStreet did serving as places to live, work and destination places tourists flock to? I would love to see San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) take the lead regional with this #calltoaction for the 16 other cities and the county along transit, employment and eduction centers.

In our latest blog post, "Bridging the Affordable Housing Gap," we dive into the innovative solutions Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity is implementing to tackle the critical affordable housing crisis in Emmet and Charlevoix counties. From addressing the stark need for over 4,000 new housing units to our ambitious plan of building 43 houses by 2025, they are making strides to ensure everyone has a safe place to call home. To learn more about how they're making a difference in Michigan, check out our latest blog! https://bit.ly/4cgf0Tk

The American Dream, symbolized in part by homeownership, has long been integral to the identity of our nation, encapsulating the belief that hard work leads to prosperity, particularly in owning a safe and stable home. However, this dream (if it was ever real for everyone) remains out of reach for many Connecticut residents, marred by racism and further disrupted by the harsh realities of housing displacement and an enduring affordable housing crisis. The proposals in our new report involve eliminating barriers to adequate housing supply, reforming procedures to enhance housing affordability, safety, and justice, as well as investing in mitigating housing displacement and promoting housing stability. Read more: https://bit.ly/3U19wWg #HousingAffordability #EconomicJustice #PoliciesForThePeople