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Vermont's toolkit takes a comprehensive approach from permitting to financing. It will look at zoning as a foundation and visualize missing middle housing types, so people can wrap their heads around what it looks like. https://lnkd.in/ebp7yWpR #AffordableHousing #missingmiddle

Yesterday we hosted our CIE Community Quarterly convening and learned a lot about the state of housing in Colorado along with the historical inequities and disparities that still impede us today. Thank you, Peter LiFari, for a wonderful presentation. Your insights and advocacy of affordable housing being something each citizen should enjoy. A couple key statements from Peter that really resonated were... 💡 “The future of housing is in the sky.“ (Based on density, environmental, social and community needs.) 💡 "Do we want MORE homeless or MORE housing?” 🤔   Housing values were a key takeaway from our discussion. Below are some things to consider: 🏠 Housing stability is national security 🏠 Housing is Civil Rights 🏠 Everyone needs a home to thrive 🏠 Housing abundance drives housing affordability 🏠 Housing is a continuum 🏠 Homebuilders are not the enemy 🏠 Filtering is real 🏠 The Market will not produce homes < 60%AMI without subsidy 🏠 Inclusionary Zoning alone will not solve your affordability challenges 🏠 Rent Control is a False Idol #inclusiveeconomy

"The Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook is for local elected officials and community planners working to boost diverse, attainable, and equitable housing supply in communities nationwide.  All housing market participants, public and private, must step up and do more to achieve lasting improvements in housing supply."

What does Community Impact mean to you? For me, Community Impact means a continuous effort to positively impact the businesses, schools, neighborhoods and most importantly the PEOPLE where we live and build. Take a moment to review the Turner Construction Company's (Philadelphia Business Unit) 2023 Community Impact Report, which will provide insight and examples of our efforts to affect change in a positive way. #tunerconstruction #communityimpact #diversityandinclusion #activecaring #economicdevelopment

Sharing an excellent report that's just been launched: Community-led Housing for All. Housing co-operatives and community-owned housing present a viable means for addressing Oxford's affordable housing crisis, by creating homes that are permanently affordable - as opposed to "affordable homes" sold on the private market that are only affordable the first time they are sold... Research shows that Black and Ethnic Minority individuals find themselves at the sharp end of the affordable housing crisis and yet are underrepresented in the co-operative and community-led housing sector (though this hasn't always been the case; there is a rich history of Black-led housing co-ops in the UK). This report looks at the barriers BME communities face in accessing community-led housing and shares recommendations to facilitate participation. Co-authored by community-led housing practitioners Henri Baptiste and Claude Hendrickson MBE, alongside researchers from University of Liverpool and Sheffield Hallam University. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gRVRkwwM #CommunityLedHousing #CommunityWealthBuilding

FAIR HOUSING PLANNING TOOLKIT. A How-To Guide for HUD Program Participants https://lnkd.in/ei3Hy-46 Fair Housing Planning seeks to eliminate segregation and promote integration, overcome disparities in access to opportunity, maintain compliance with fair housing and civil rights requirements, and address other barriers to fair housing choice based on characteristics protected by the Fair Housing Act

Earlier this month, a few of my colleagues at Douglass Park Asset Management and Lemor Development Group, including Easton A. Bell III, Rousol Aribi and Viviana M. Addo, attended the Fostering Neighborhoods: Hospitals and the Development of Affordable Housing conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. With a worsening affordable housing crisis in New York City and a scarcity of land, policymakers need to connect affordable housing developers with a range of institutional stakeholders, including faith-based organizations and hospitals to increase the supply of housing. According to the NYU Furman Center, there is the potential to add 30,000 units on hospital owned land. However, developing these units wouldn’t come without some challenges, including the cost of redeveloping this land, changing the zoning to accommodate these units and securing community support. My colleagues and I look forward to continuing to participate in these conversations on how the affordable housing industry can creatively use the resources that are available to us, including searching for ways to repurpose underutilized land and creating new partnerships to increase the stock of housing in NYC and nationwide.

Our GAI Community Solutions Group team is excited to see the formal announcement of a brand-new affordable housing development at the ‘Fun-Lan’ site on Tampa’s Hillsborough Avenue. This site was identified as a redevelopment site in the 2022 East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area (ETCRA) Strategic Action Plan Update, created by our CSG Team. As part of the plan, CSG identified eight specific ‘demonstration sites’ to showcase the potential of various ‘place types’ in East Tampa, ranging from employment districts to neighborhood-scale investments. The ETCRA site illustrations intend to provide a clear picture of the community’s objectives while inspiring local initiatives to create meaningful outcomes. Read more about the affordable housing complex: https://ow.ly/pO7l50QNEnc Check out the full ETCRA Strategic Action Plan: https://ow.ly/SuVP50QNErb #CommunitySolutionsGrp #strategicactionplan #redevelopment #tampaflorida #affordablehousing

FAIR HOUSING PLANNING TOOLKIT. A How-To Guide for HUD Program Participants https://lnkd.in/edVbx6hX Fair Housing Planning seeks to eliminate segregation and promote integration, overcome disparities in access to opportunity, maintain compliance with fair housing and civil rights requirements, and address other barriers to fair housing choice based on characteristics protected by the Fair Housing Act

Market Expansion: Inclusionary zoning (IZ) is a crucial policy fostering socio-economic diversity within communities by mandating developers to include affordable housing units in their projects. By incentivizing the expansion and diversification of the housing market, IZ encourages developers to cater to a more inclusive mix of housing options beyond the market-rate segment. Integrating affordable units into developments not only addresses the needs of lower-income households but also contributes to a balanced and resilient real estate market. Community Relations: Developers engaging in inclusionary zoning projects benefit from positive public relations and community goodwill. By participating in efforts to alleviate the affordable housing crisis, developers build a favorable reputation and stronger relationships with residents and authorities. This commitment to inclusionary zoning can lead to smoother project approvals, reduced opposition, and increased community support. Visit us at https://lnkd.in/e_CjszZH to make a difference in housing diversity and community relations. #InclusionaryZoning #AffordableHousing #CommunityRelations #HousingDiversity