Eugene E. Jones Jr.’s Post

Ultimately, the essential imperative for national housing policy must always be a laser-beam focus on delivering tangible results that can be most deeply felt by those most desperately in need in our distressed communities. That, above all else, should be our North Star for national housing policy reform, our guiding principle, our roadmap. Let us find common ground to create a reformed national housing policy that produces not just good buildings but good homes, not just good tenants but good citizens, and not just foundations that support brick and steel, but foundations that support thriving communities.

Ultimately, the essential imperative for national housing policy must always be a laser-beam focus on delivering tangible results that can be most deeply felt by those most desperately in need in our distressed communities. That, above all else, should be our North Star for national housing policy reform, our guiding principle, our roadmap. Let us find common ground to create a reformed national housing policy that produces not just good buildings but good homes, not just good tenants but good citizens, and not just foundations that support brick and steel, but foundations that support thriving communities.

In a compelling article by Conor Dougherty in The New York Times, we're reminded that the affordable housing crisis is a widespread challenge across the United States, not just localized to specific cities like Seattle. Read more about what is being done to help increase affordable housing in our latest blog post.

It’s essential we strive together to advance effective policies that foster increased housing supply while ensuring affordability and accessibility across the entire housing continuum.” Keeping reading here: https://lnkd.in/gyuF8-Yp

In his latest publication, firm partner Leonard Braman examines the intricacies of Connecticut's affordable housing crisis, as well as what local developers and residents should know. Read it here: https://bit.ly/44hJPnj

New Hampshire’s housing crisis is about a lot more than having a roof over your head. It also involves economic growth, job creation and tax revenue. And now, a new awareness is developing: the profound impact of housing on well-being and health care. There’s a growing realization that making affordable housing more available could be a key to enabling Granite Staters to lead healthier lives. https://hubs.ly/Q02yCSHp0

An insightful and important read, authored by my partner and mentor Timothy Hollister. Parts 2 through 4 of this series also now available and linked on the Hinckley Allen page.

Continuing our series on the 2024 Council Priorities, and in honor of Affordable Housing Month this May, we are sharing details about the Council’s 2024 Priority Housing for Social and Economic Balance and 21 adopted objectives that are timebound and measurable, to advance this priority. Learn about renter protections and other efforts seeking to support the 40% of our residents that are renters, Area Housing Plans and other programs implementing priorities within the recently adopted revised Housing Element, interim housing project Homekey Palo Alto status and more! https://bit.ly/3KcciC9

On September 25, 2024, Paul E. Williams, Executive Director of the Center for Public Enterprise, testified before the US Senate Budget Committee about the national affordable housing crisis. While increasing housing stock is essential, I believe that a growing segment of the population in Wicomico County/Salisbury is being priced out of the rental market. We need to  advocate for affordable and attainable housing coupled with rent stabilization measures, similar to those in some Maryland counties. It is imperative that local leaders prioritize addressing zoning and land use regulations, streamlining permitting procedures, and easing financing constraints to facilitate housing development.

We welcome the government’s recognition of the housing crisis as a key priority. However, we believe more must be done to enable housing associations to deliver the affordable homes communities need. Our Group Chief Executive, Elizabeth Froude, shares her thoughts on the government's plans, highlighting the importance of affordable housing on greenbelt land and addressing the construction skills gap for long-term success. Read more: https://ow.ly/ZZZH50Uq252 #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #SocialHousing