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Big changes coming to Levittown! W.B. Homes and Habitat for Humanity International are collaborating on a project to convert the former Knights of Columbus site into 34 new homes, with a special focus on affordability. Six townhomes will be priced for families earning less than the county median of $114,700. This initiative not only repurposes land but also supports community housing needs. Both local planning commissions are supportive, and we're looking forward to more updates next month!

Growth is happening all over St. Catharines! ?? Did you know the value of construction in St. Catharines was estimated at more than $300 million in 2022, a 21 per cent increase over 2021? St. Catharines has planning policies and incentive programs in place designed to encourage development and redevelopment that meet the needs of the community. Learn more about the City's Community Improvement Plan and proposed amendments here: https://bit.ly/3SjVqhe

Share a compelling story of a community that came together to strengthen their local housing market, overcoming the bubble by smart investment and community planning. Highlight the lessons learned and how others can replicate this success.

THE HISTORY AND PRESENT STATE OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN AMERICA CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD: BROKEN #HOMELESSNESS IS THE RESULT OF DECADES OF THE FAILURE TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL. DON'T BE FOOLED BY SLICK PROMOTIONAL POSTS THAT MAKE IT SEEM LIKE YOUR LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS ARE SOLVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS. WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THE PUBLIC AND TAXPAYERS MUST ASK: AT WHAT COST TO THE TAXPAYERS AND HOW LONG IS THE AFFORDABILITY PERIOD? EVERY TAXPAYER SHOULD BE ASKING THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, density bonus increase, waivers of impact fees, or other government benefit or incentive did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project and, if the affordability period is not in perpetuity or permanent, WHY NOT? 3. What guarantees exist that tenants in the affordable housing units will not be displaced after an "affordability period expires? Any LOCAL, STATE or FEDERAL official that does not MANDATE "permanent" affordability periods or affordability "IN PERPETUITY" for any project receiving some government benefit is commiting MALFEASANCE and should quit, be removed from office or be terminated. IN MOST CASES WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, the public and taxpayer are being fooled into thinking their elected and appointed officials are solving problems, when in fact, all hey have done is "KICK THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD" to burden a future generation with the same problem or crisis!

Today, the California Department of Housing and Community Development published California's Housing Future 2040: The Next Regional Housing Needs Allocation. This report lays the groundwork to unlock a variety of housing opportunities across California. Built on decades of progress to more accurately account for the housing needs of existing and future residents, the report identifies actions to promote and streamline housing development, affirmatively further fair housing, advance the state's climate goals, and substantially address California's housing shortage.? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grmd3paS

As Lower and Outer Cape communities grapple with the pressing need for affordable housing, many towns have historically tackled the issue with a piecemeal approach, focusing on one project at a time. This method, while well-intentioned, has proven inadequate in meeting the growing demand, as each project can span up to a decade from conception to completion. Enter the Housing Development Pipeline—a strategic approach the Community Development Partnership (CDP) advanced to streamline and accelerate the development process by ensuring a steady flow of projects in the pipeline. Learn more about this new initiative at https://lnkd.in/drqD8uhw >>

"Your opinion matters! ?? Help shape the future of our parks, programs, and events by filling out the Peoria Park District Community Survey. ?? Your feedback helps us better serve YOU and our community! ?? Take a few minutes to share your thoughts: [link] Let's work together to make Peoria's parks even better for everyone! ???? #PeoriaParks #CommunitySurvey #YourVoiceMatters #BetterTogether"

How you do define "risk" and "return" in finance? Let's explore the nuance and impact as we apply these notions to the communities we serve and how we as practitioners and mobilizers of capital can shift to reimagine a future that is possible. Join us today!

@NewEconomyNYC and 150 endorsing organizations, are leading the charge for the Community Land Act – a package of bills that would help community land trusts bring more land and housing into permanently affordable community ownership. Learn more here! https://lnkd.in/dZksqzbc

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