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Producing new housing has to be a "shared responsibility," said @New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams at the @NYU Furman Center's Policy Breakfast in February. New York City official are hopeful that two new packages of laws—the City Council’s Fair Housing Framework and Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan—will work in tandem to fairly and equitably produce new housing across the city and ensure every single neighborhood contributes to solving the city’s acute housing crisis. "We have to normalize a shared responsibility of addressing the housing crisis across all neighborhoods and establish clear expectations and targets that are localized and transparent to all of us,” said Speaker Adams during the panel. “We’re all in this together.” Read @NYU Furman Center's @Benjamin Hitchcock, @Shannon Flores, and @Elizabeth (Nikki) Miller story https://buff.ly/48qiXly #newyorkcity #housing #affordablehousing #equity #fairhousing #housingcrisis

New UCLA study sheds light on housing challenges facing renters in L.A. County, particularly among Latino and Black communities. With more than half of renters rent-burdened, the need for affordable housing solutions is urgent. Click the link below for more information. #HousingCrisis #RentersRights #UCLALPPI #UCLA #UCLAExecEd #UCLAAnderson #uclaalumni #uclaandersonalumni https://lnkd.in/g9ihsuEX

Check out this freshly released housing study. It’s about Tennessee but the issues discussed in it are relevant everywhere. Most of America is facing the issue of housing affordability and many Americans are questioning whether the American dream is still within reach. Saddest quote in the study - “Everyone needs a home—but in the current housing market, many Tennesseans might never be able to afford one.” I uploaded the 139 page report for your information from the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR). Some of the solutions in the study are controversial and very debatable but certainly worthy of discussion. How are housing prices in your community? #Mayor #CityManager #CityCouncil #CityPlanner #AffordableHousing

The housing crisis is pushing out the very people who built and sustained this city. Teachers, service workers, and families who are at the heart of Austin are being priced out. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index (FHFA HPI®), U.S. house prices rose 6.6 percent over the last year. This sad reality has a significant impact on the safety and well-being of our community members. Everyone deserves a place to call home and a warm place to lay their head at night. That’s why I’m deeply committed to propelling affordable housing initiatives. One project we’re developing will have 50% affordable units to ensure that the people who power this city can actually afford to live here. Another is a safe house for women in crisis. My passion for affordable housing is a commitment to protecting the diversity and resilience that makes Austin special. Housing is not just a market—it's a human right. That’s why I’ll always take action and be motivated to create solutions so everyone can afford to stay, grow, and call Austin home. #AffordableHousing #CommunityBuilding #Leadership 

🏠 The demand for affordable housing in South Florida is at a crisis level, with nearly 20,000 applicants vying for 113 units in Hollywood. As a Realtor, this situation raises crucial questions about the state of housing accessibility and affordability in our communities. 🔍 The statistics reveal a stark reality: 62% of Broward renters are cost burdened, with over half their income going towards rent. This highlights the pressing need for more affordable housing options to alleviate financial strain on residents. 💡 Affordable housing developments like Pinnacle 441 offer hope, providing units priced between $1,100 and $1,400, aiming to address the affordability gap in the market. 🌟 Let's reflect on how we can work together to create more inclusive housing solutions and support initiatives that prioritize affordability and accessibility for all. The overwhelming response to Pinnacle 441 underscores the urgency of this issue. #AffordableHousing #RealEstate #SouthFlorida #CommunitySupport #HousingCrisis #InclusiveLiving

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

San Diego's housing crisis is more than just a shortage—it's an affordability crisis. Mayor Gloria's push for dense development without proper infrastructure has led to a mass exodus and compromised our city's livability. We need a plan that prioritizes community input, enforces affordable housing promises, and streamlines the permitting process to ensure we meet our housing goals and protect our neighborhoods. As your Mayor, I'll focus on genuine solutions, accountability, and preserving what makes San Diego great. #larryturnerformayor #SanDiegoHousingCrisis #lt4sd #sandiego #sandiegopolitics #AffordableHousingSD

Everyone deserves stable and adequate housing, but in Connecticut, securing this necessity remains a struggle for many. The housing affordability crisis keeps many in a state of residential instability and makes it easier for residents to fall into being unhoused—with Black and Hispanic families feeling the brunt of housing insecurity. We can increase housing security in our state by passing policies that ensure access to safe, stable, and affordable #HousingForAll. Check out some of our recent research: https://bit.ly/49na5O6 #FairHousingMonth

Our More Housing Wisconsin partnership has more good stuff for you! The third collection of resources reviews the root causes of the housing shortage and the related housing unaffordability crises. It also defines key terms like affordable housing, attainable housing, workforce housing, missing middle housing, and subsidized housing. Plus, check out an interview with Kurt Paulsen, professor of Urban Planning at UW-Madison.

More UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies research and analysis in the LA Times today: