Affordable Housing
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What Are Zoning Laws and How Do They Affect Property Values?
Each decade of exclusionary zoning is associated with an average increase in monthly median rent of $24-27 in impoverished neighborhoods, according to Eviction Lab .
Humility Homes secures funding for 11 Davenport housing units
Humility Homes & Services has secured a $1.65 million National Housing Trust Fund grant to create 11 new permanent supportive housing units in Davenport.
2026 Urban Housing Development Trends Favor Mixed-Use Communities
On June 22, 2026, the U.
Local bureaucracy creates hurdles for affordable housing
A Tallahassee property owner recently saw rehab costs jump a staggering 30%.
Community Housing: Designing for Senior Well-being
In Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, a $27 million, 61-unit apartment building is rising, marking the first major development by the city's housing authority in an area often overlooked.
West Side Housing Plan Faces Pre-Application Event Hurdles
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What Are Local Zoning Ordinances and How Do They Impact Property Development?
Between 2000 and 2019, 1,136 cities across eight metropolitan regions implemented 180 distinct land-use reforms.
Urban development impacts green spaces, prioritizes housing needs
Rochester's City Council approved the sale of a half-acre Charlotte Street green space for $150,000 on April 21, 2026.
Mixed-use developments boost urban areas, but affordability remains a challenge
One community faces a critical void in essential services.
Glass Doctor Home+Business Strengthens Community Impact
Last year, Glass Doctor Home+Business's "Clear Vision for Communities" program provided free window repairs for 30 low-income households and donated over $15,000 to local youth sports leagues.
What are Community Land Trusts and why do they matter for affordable housing?
More than 350,000 affordable rental homes could vanish by 2030, a looming crisis projected by Grounded Solutions that threatens to displace countless families and destabilize urban neighborhoods.
Chicago Housing Authority Fails Residents on Safe Housing Access
Nearly 400 Chicago Housing Authority households are trapped on waitlists to move, with 150 requests labeled as emergencies, while 18% of the agency's units sit vacant and uninhabitable, according to W
Aging Demographics Strain Local Services, Funding Faces 2026 Challenge
In Palm Coast, Florida, a heated debate is underway over whether to prioritize affordable housing for seniors or the local workforce, illustrating a growing national dilemma for communities grappling
Alabama's Top Affordable First-Time Homebuyer Markets
Despite Alabama's reputation for affordability, the inventory of homes under $200,000, a crucial price point for many first-time buyers, has plummeted by 25% statewide in just the last year, according
Historic neighborhoods are cheaper and denser than new urban development.
In San Diego, historic districts are nearly twice as dense as other residential neighborhoods, challenging the conventional wisdom that new construction is the sole path to urban density.
Urban renewal's cost: Affordable housing and culture lost
New York City's artist population has decreased by more than 4% since 2019, marking the first sustained decline in decades.
How Community Land Trusts Work: A Complete Guide to Affordable Homeownership
Community Land Trusts (CLTs) offer a unique path to affordable homeownership by allowing you to purchase a house without buying the land it sits on. This nonprofit model helps reduce costs and preserves housing affordability for future generations.