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Public Comment Period Open for FY 2024-25 Draft Annual Action Plan for HUD Funding Greensboro residents are encouraged to review and comment on the FY 2024-25 Draft Annual Action Plan and Federal Funding Chart during the public comment period that runs from March 21 to April 19. Review the plans here: https://lnkd.in/evm_fUW2 https://lnkd.in/efpNG_6m Please call 336-373-4636 if hard copies are required. How to Submit Comments Submit written and/or verbal comments by email to Shonta Fleming or by calling 336-373-4636. Comments must be submitted by 11:59 pm Sunday, April 19. All comments will be considered prior to any further action by the City towards plan implementation.  What are these Documents The Annual Action Plan outlines how the City will use anticipated US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding to address affordable housing and community development needs in Greensboro and Guilford County, from the following programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). The funding chart includes the amount of assistance Greensboro expects to receive (including grant funds and program income) and the activities that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount that will benefit persons of low- and moderate-income for the July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 program year. The City intends to submit the final FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to HUD on or before May 15. Persons requiring an interpreter or other services in order to participate in this public process should contact the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department 336-373-2349 (voice). Servicios de traducción disponibles en español (Translation services available in Spanish).

I took the time to look over Housing Kent's dashboard today, and appreciate the thoughtful approach. There is another story to be told with this data, specifically the entry-level home metric shown below, that to me as at the heart of the housing troubles. It's some of the same folks that created the housing crisis 20 years ago. I'll explain below. In 2003 I bought my first house on Quimby Street in the Creston neighborhood of GR for the exact amount shown in the graph here: $66,000. It was an illegal duplex and needed a lot of work. Since then I have received at least two to five calls, texts or postcards every day from investors asking if I want to sell. Housing Kent suggests that "no one group is responsible for the housing crisis." This may be true, but investors and speculators have been directly responsible for making entry-level homes unattainable on the 400 block of Quimby Street NE. They buy up inventory with cash offers, and an even greater advantage since interest rates rose. Of 20 homes on my block, two are duplex properties and registered as multifamily housing units with the city. The remaining 18 are "entry-level" single-family homes. Speculators/investors have taken possession of 57% of those homes in the years since the housing bubble burst, impacting prices to the point where one that recently sold for $27k went for $303,000 this year. In the past decade, there have only been three sales that I would characterize as traditional family-to-family transactions: $60k in 2018, $128k in 2019 (prior sale of $62,800 in 2003), and $141k in 2021 ($55,000 in 1997). That increase is not dissimilar to my property, which increased from $25k in the 80s to $66,000 in 2003. There were another five houses that have not changed hands since the 00s. At least five houses were converted to rental properties (with LLCs listed as owner), with four selling for between $14,000 and $52,000 prior to 2015, and the most recent jumping in price to $189,000 in 2022 ($58,500 in 2015). That is at least 27% of the entry-level homes on my block off the market to investors and one non-profit, with landlords pricing the properties as high as the market will allow (except for the non-profit, presumably). And this is only homes owned by corporations, there might be more. (My property is now multifamily, which I count separately in this math) The other 27% are flips. While we can make a case that this improving our building stock in the city, the difference between sweat equity and investor equity is what prices people out. Since 2018 each of these homes were purchased and then resold in the same year for the following amounts: -$60,000 became $120,000 (2018) -$39,000 become $138,000 (2018) -$89,000 became $166,000 (2020) -$105,000 became $250,000 (2022) And a $27,000 home became $195,000 in 2021, and $303,000 in 2024.

Good #data can help lead to better housing policies, programs, and funding tools. If you’re a Tennessean please complete this survey. If you’re in #government employee, a planner, a #developer, a #nonprofit, a #banker, or someone directly or indirectly connected to the housing industry, please complete this survey. If you’re a #housing advocate and do work in #Tennessee, please complete this survey. Nashville needs 52,000 #AffordableHousing units by 2030, and our great state needs thousands upon thousands more. We need your help getting good data to understand the need and help tailor programs to address it.

"At the doorstep of not having adequate housing for the American people I do think there are some perception changes happening. This is, in part, because people who have experienced homelessness or housing instability are increasingly moving into positions of power and being willing to talk about it." Do you know Samantha Batko, the change making Senior Fellow with Urban Institute? Sam's deep engagement with our national crisis, housing insecurity and homelessness, and her capacity to work across sectors, including with people who experience homelessness, powers the evidence-based data she and her team of talented researchers generate. This work has the potential to, and does, in the best of cases, inform and move federal, state and local policy making over the finish line. I loved learning from Sam about the robust infrastructure that Urban Institute brings to the essential work of advancing racial and economic equity. The work that Sam leads is answering critical questions about housing and homelessness, including the Tipping Point Community project and a survey of 600 women for whom various levels of victimization, from predatory loans, to loss of a spouse, led to their homelessness in Los Angeles. I am so appreciate of this work. Please listen, comment and share!! http://bit.ly/4bSkPFx

A Salute to Austin: A City Investing in Its Community We cannot overstate the significance of Austin's remarkable commitment to addressing homelessness. Between 2019 and 2021, the city earmarked an impressive $179 million for assisting those in our community who are most in need. This generous budget allocation speaks volumes about Austin's collective conscience and our shared values. In the face of increased homelessness rates across the U.S., it is heartening to see a city take such a proactive and compassionate stance. This investment is not merely a band-aid solution but a substantial commitment to providing holistic support, from affordable housing initiatives to mental health and addiction services. Yet as we celebrate this achievement, we also look expectantly to the future. We urge Austin to continue to uphold this high standard of community investment, innovating and iterating as necessary to ensure each dollar has the greatest possible impact. In Austin, we have the opportunity to set a national standard for investing in community well-being. So, let's continue to meet this challenge with the same spirit of generosity, innovation, and care that brought us this far. Resources: Special_Request_Homelessness_Spending_September_2021.pdf (austintexas.gov)https://lnkd.in/eQy-sPWQ https://www.ppusa.org/blog

Terra's housing supports are highlighted in Children and Youth Services Review. ***Abstract Providing support to address the systemic barriers that teen families face is a logical step toward improving their health and well-being. One area where teen families face multiple obstacles is accessing safe, secure, affordable housing. This paper describes a unique, innovative model of supportive housing developed in combination with wraparound supports, provided to teen parents in Edmonton, Canada. ***Highlights • Supportive housing can be combined with wraparound supports for teen families. • Collaborative partnerships are key to offering teen families supportive housing. • Supportive housing needs to balance structure with trauma-informed responsivity. The research that goes behind these publications shines a bright light on the value of our work in the community. We are grateful for our Successful Families partners, Brentwood Community Development Group and the team of researchers and participants who made this publication possible. Full article: https://lnkd.in/gAcANzen

🔹The latest Florida Housing Coalition report has uncovered a startling 122% surge in homeless students over the past decade. This alarming statistic sheds light on the harsh reality of the income-housing gap widening in our society. 🔹It's a dire truth that the issue of homelessness among students is escalating, pointing towards deeper-rooted systemic challenges that need urgent attention and resolution. Education and stability should not be compromised due to unstable housing conditions. 🔹The rise in homeless students signifies a pressing need for comprehensive action from policymakers, community organizations, and individuals. Together, we must strive for sustainable solutions to support and uplift these vulnerable members of our society. 🔹As our communities grapple with the repercussions of this stark reality, it's essential to foster empathy, raise awareness, and advocate for resources to address homelessness among students. The future of these young individuals hinges on our collective commitment to effect positive change. 🔹Let's harness this wake-up call as a catalyst for meaningful change, transforming empathy into action and driving social progress for a more inclusive and supportive society. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these students facing housing insecurity.

🏗️ Construction starts soon on this new building at Advocates for Children Georgia, which is so very close to my heart, and marks a full circle in my journey. 🏛️ The old building on the Northside of Pittsburgh ignited my passion for community and social justice. There, amid worship and shared meals, I confronted homelessness's harsh realities. Those individuals, weathered by life's trials, have taught me resilience and hope. 🌟 Now, as construction begins on this new project, I'm reminded of the journey that led me here. This building represents not just bricks and mortar, but a beacon of hope for the future. It symbolizes our commitment to addressing pressing social issues, particularly youth homelessness. 👧🏽 Youth homelessness is a complex challenge affecting communities across the country, even rural communities. Despite the picturesque landscapes, many rural youths experience homelessness due to various factors such as poverty, family instability, and lack of affordable housing options. These challenges often go unnoticed, overshadowed by the idyllic image of rural life. I remain hopeful for a future where we can break this cycle of despair. By recognizing the specific needs of rural youth and investing in tailored solutions, we can pave the way for a brighter tomorrow. Every young person deserves a chance to thrive, regardless of their zip code. Let's work together to shine a spotlight on rural youth homelessness and create lasting change in our communities. #RuralYouthHomelessness #BrighterTomorrow #CommunitySupport

The solution to this crisis is basic math: to meet the demand, we must build more housing. In particular, we must build more affordable housing for all types of households—including first responders, teachers, the formerly homeless, older New Yorkers, people in need of supportive housing, and more.

Coloradans need to make $37.47/hr to afford a 2-bedroom apartment; that's a *17% increase* from just last year!!🚨🤯 🏘 More people are being squeezed out of housing & into homelessness, and this trend will continue if the public sector doesn't make an incredibly fast shift back to the meaningful involvement in building & maintaining affordable housing that housed veterans after WWII. 🛠 We know what works because we have done it before. I've talked to people throughout the development continuum and what everyone from builders to lenders say is the same: it is simply not feasible to build affordable housing to meet community need while only being driven by the profit motive. Crunch the numbers; it can't be done. ⚖ We need community & political will to try a multipronged *publicly led approach* - from legalizing upzoning to increasing tax credits and vouchers to expanding the kinds of services that medicaid is able to cover - but at the end of the day, we need to ultimately understand that public needs cannot be completely commodified for private profit if we ever want to solve homelessness or poverty at large - and start designing our public resources accordingly. // Check out the National Low Income Housing Coalition's Out of Reach report released today for deeper dives and comparisons across the country (including breakdowns of each major metropolitan area; you need $46/hr in Denver 😱): https://nlihc.org/oor