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May is National Affordable Housing Month. The US lacks more than 7 million affordable housing units, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. This problem is worse on the west coast, with California suffering the greatest disparity of affordable housing availability. As CCLR Brownfield Revitalization Specialist Jim Bergdoll, AICP writes, the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)’s Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) is helping to bridge the gap. Read his article on brownfield affordable housing success stories from the golden state. Read More Here: https://loom.ly/dQp59UY

Many Beaufort and Jasper residents face the challenges of affordable housing scarcity, gentrification pressures, and socioeconomic disparities. Recognizing the urgent need for action, community leaders, advocates, and stakeholders came together to create the Beaufort-Jasper Housing Trust.

⭐️𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙆𝙀𝙉𝘿 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂⭐️ 🌍 Stay in the loop with all the latest global housing news The World Habitat newsletter is out now including: What Europe can teach us about social housing? Four propositions for housing justice! Why Community Led Housing is in the spotlight? +much more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTaR6Qze

It’s important we continue to acknowledge the complexity of solving housing inequities and the many solutions it could take to resolve them. Thanks to American Planning Association and National League of Cities, they’ve put together this “Housing Supply Accelerator,” a great resource for actionable ideas communities can adopt to tackle this complex crisis. The guide offers scalable solutions put together by local elected leaders, community planners, builders, and more to advance solutions for housing supply challenges at the local level. Click Here: https://bit.ly/4bXDdxJ

Explore scalable and sustainable solutions to the affordable housing crisis with a new report developed by the @partnership-for-the-bays-future Antioch Policy Grant team – @city-of-antioch, @hope-solutions and Multi-Faith Action Coalition. This collaborative approach offers practical solutions while emphasizing the imperative of community-driven policymaking and the empowerment of underrepresented voices. The report’s findings and recommendations reflect a commitment to innovative, inclusive, and equitable housing strategies that can serve as a model for other communities facing similar challenges. https://lnkd.in/gTftFRYs

Having a safe, affordable home can change your life. And the positive impacts of affordable housing ripple throughout entire communities. From lifting local economies to contributing to community health, housing builds a stronger future. Here's how: https://loom.ly/nYObiug Learn more about how policy can work to improve rural housing: https://loom.ly/Cpjxzkw

Having a safe, affordable home can change your life. And the positive impacts of affordable housing ripple throughout entire communities. From lifting local economies to contributing to community health, housing builds a stronger future. Here's how: https://loom.ly/nYObiug Learn more about how policy can work to improve rural housing: https://loom.ly/Cpjxzkw

🏘️ 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

Unlocking Zoning Secrets for Affordable Housing Solutions Join Dr. Canaan Van Williams as he delves into the pressing issues of zoning variances and their potential to revolutionize social impact housing. Discover challenges, success stories, and innovative solutions in the quest for affordable housing that benefits all communities! #SocialImpactHousing #ZoningVariances #AffordableHousing #DrCanaanVanWilliams #HousingChallenges #HousingSolutions #CommunityDevelopment #VeteransHousing #AccessoryDwellingUnits #SocialServices

Unlocking the potential of zoning variances is a game-changer for affordable housing. Zoning reforms can pave the way for more affordable housing options, helping to address the systemic challenges that prevent equitable access to housing for all. By overcoming these barriers, we can unlock innovative solutions that benefit underserved communities and create long-lasting positive change. #SocialImpact #AffordableHousing #ZoningReform #CommunityDevelopment