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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.

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.

Upzoning - a contributor to displacement. Higher land values are a good outcome for landowners, but not tenants. Wealthy, White suburban communities are often the opposition to zoning reform, upzoning's adverse effects also fall on poor, working Black/Brown communities... https://lnkd.in/gAhHW7tq

The longstanding focus of builders, buyers, and advocates on single-family homes no longer serves the needs of our communities. We must expand the range of available housing types to solve the affordability crisis. Read more on why we think Missing Middle Housing is part of the solution.

Share your story! The APA City Planning and Management is asking planners to send in submissions which show how “local, planning-led reforms are leading to diverse, attainable, and equitable housing outcomes.” “Highlight housing reform work you have been a part of which touches on how: 1. Small towns and suburban communities are among the most impacted by underproduction. 2. Planners are taking steps locally to identify and advance solutions. 3. Planners on-the-ground insights & understanding of local trends are foundational to better housing supply outcomes” Send yours via this link: https://lnkd.in/eTnEf4zu #housingreform #planningadvocacy

Addressing the housing affordability crisis requires a focus on supply, not just pricing. As demand far outstrips supply, evidenced by Rhode Island’s 500,000 families competing for just 600 active listings, we need to rethink our approach to housing development. Local zoning laws often hinder progress, with Rhode Island having the largest minimum lot size requirements in the country. To truly tackle affordability, we must open up more housing opportunities and consider how federal funding can incentivize changes in zoning. Let's prioritize building more affordable homes to meet the growing demand! 🏠 #HousingAffordability #SupplyAndDemand

I’m encouraged to see the Government following through on its promises to deliver top-down planning reform to boost housing supply. Fast-tracking urban brownfield site development and releasing lower quality ‘grey belt’ land are crucial to addressing our deep-rooted housing crisis, and it’s welcome to see the government directing local authorities to make this a priority. The Government must not forget the housing needs of over 65s in this push to build. We need to see specific measures to turbocharge the supply of age-appropriate housing to allow older people to thrive in later life, as well as motivate them to downsize and free up housing supply to the benefit of every generation. I hope the Government embraces the recommendations of the Older People’s Housing Taskforce and puts the needs of older people at the heart of its housing strategy going forwards.

Housing update: The Biden-Harris Admin is making big moves to lower housing costs! Check out the latest actions to build more homes and cut red tape. 🏘️ #AffordableHousing #BidenHarris

What are the three barriers to Greater Boston’s housing crisis? Explore them and the innovative solutions for infill housing and affordable growth in our latest research: https://loom.ly/26FMocY #SustainableHousing #MetroHousingSolutions