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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.

Housing, housing, housing: If cities can't create more of it and ensure that a wide range of people can afford it, they're sunk. Ingrid Gould Ellen and Vicki Been lay out six crucial principles for generating more places to live in New York. https://lnkd.in/evHSgQeD

Spoiler alert: I listened in on advance preparations for this #HousingCentral conference session, and while I don't use the word "humdinger" lightly, this is a humdinger of a session. Add to your agenda for November 20th for engaging tales of municipal policies, processes and affordable housing.

In the article below, Lee Patke, Executive Director of Greccio Housing, shares GPR's journey of the Bentley Commons Development- from a dream to reality. Affordable housing isn't just about shelter; it's about preserving our community's vitality. As Erika Tunson, principal of Monterey Elementary, rightly points out, it's an investment in our future, ensuring teachers and families in Southeast #ColoradoSprings can thrive without the burden of high housing costs. Read the full article here➡https://lnkd.in/dqj4BM-g

🗣️ What do you think about our draft Affordable Housing Strategy? 🏠 Our updated strategy sets out how Council will contribute to improving the supply of affordable housing and investigates ways to make homes more affordable. 👛 We know that affordable housing is one of the biggest challenges facing the community so your feedback on the draft is important. Read the strategy and share your thoughts by before 5pm this Friday 👉 https://bit.ly/4ecga3x

🗣️ What do you think about our draft Affordable Housing Strategy? 🏠 Our updated strategy sets out how Council will contribute to improving the supply of affordable housing and investigates ways to make homes more affordable. 👛 We know that affordable housing is one of the biggest challenges facing the community so your feedback on the draft is important. Read the strategy and share your thoughts 👉 bit.ly/4ecga3x

Exclusionary zoning: regulations that severely restrict the amount and types of housing that can be built in many areas. https://ow.ly/ehql50SlHse

The Live Local Act is sparking controversy in Wynwood. Balancing the community's essence with the need for affordable housing is crucial. 🌆🏠  What's your perspective? Join the discussion. #WynwoodDistrict #UrbanDevelopment #HousingPolicy

Re-watch our September 27 Housing for All Webinar with Libbie Lee, Executive Director of The Golden SEEDS Foundation CDC, discussing the state of housing affordability in Dallas, specifically the Bottoms District, and how we can create and preserve more housing for all.