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America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities − these cities are building subsidized housing to lure them back
America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities − these cities are building subsidized housing to lure them back Many teachers are being priced out of their communities due to stagnant wages and rising housing costs, leading to a widespread teacher shortage. States and cities are developing education workforce housing – affordable housing built […]
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Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built
Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built Removing parking requirements for new buildings could help thousands of Coloradans who struggle to afford housing, as a recent study by the Colorado State Demography Office found that there is a shortage of over 106,000 homes across the state. The cost of […]
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San Francisco and other cities, following a Supreme Court ruling, are arresting more homeless people for living on the streets
San Francisco and other cities, following a Supreme Court ruling, are arresting more homeless people for living on the streets The Supreme Court’s June 2024 ruling (Grants Pass v. Johnson) allows cities to issue citations or arrest homeless people for sleeping or living in public spaces, even when there are no available shelter beds. Since […]
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Philadelphia’s $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers
Philadelphia’s $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers The Philadelphia Mayor’s $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers. The city plans to issue $800 million in bonds over the next three years to fund affordable […]
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Detroit voters have an opportunity to pick a mayor who will ease zoning, improve transit and protect long-term residents
Detroit voters have an opportunity to pick a mayor who will ease zoning, improve transit and protect long-term residents Detroit’s next mayor has an opportunity to improve life in the city by making it easier to build new homes and businesses, improving transit service, and making property taxes fairer. Easing zoning and building rules can […]
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Detroit’s lack of affordable housing pushes families to the edge – and children sometime pay the price
Detroit’s lack of affordable housing pushes families to the edge – and children sometime pay the price Detroit’s lack of affordable housing has led to a record high number of homeless children, with 455 children experiencing homelessness on Jan. 31, 2024, up from 312 the previous year. The city’s shelter system faces significant challenges, including […]
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