Week of Jan. 22, 2024
Amy De La Hunt, Shelterforce
The decision to demolish Wellston's public housing had already been made when residents and the mayor decided to fight for it, but persistence, luck, and a financing structure with some unusual twists brought them back from the brink. Read Full Article
Meghan Henry and Jill Khadduri, Abt Associates
Homelessness rose by 12 percent between 2022 and 2023. Blaming drug use and immigration for the increase distracts us from the real causes. Read Full Article
Sandra Strieby, Shelterforce
When a Wisconsin health care system needed to clear space for a parking lot, it sold the homes for $1 and donated land to move them to. Read Full Article
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Opportunity
Call for Papers | Housing Deterioration and Home Repair: A Symposium and Edited Book | Alan Mallach, Todd Swanstrom, and Austin Harrison are seeking papers that contain thoughtful, rigorous research, analysis, and commentary on housing deterioration and home repair, particularly in lower-income communities. This Call for Papers aligns with a broader effort to catalyze a movement that will produce greater public, private, and civil resources to improve housing conditions and home repair programs. Proposals due by February 16. Details and application information here .
You Said It!
Barbara Samuels: Agree! As #Baltimore learned from the Sandtown project new #affordablehousing in areas w/ low demand/declining pop cannabalizes the market. Old marginal units go vacant. #LIHTC should be targeted to create/preserve affordability areas w/ already strong and/or growing demand (thread). Via Twitter
ICPH: Alan Mallach's recommendations, outlined in @shelterforce, can potentially aid low-income fams—like those exiting shelter—by encouraging affordable housing development in job-rich areas of opportunity where fams can sustainably build towards their future. Via Twitter
Jonathan Kurzfeld: Fascinating read about affordable housing development. Chock full of interesting facts and suggestions about LIHTC. Via LinkedIn
On “What Are the Three Major Types of Community or Resident-Controlled Housing and How Do They Work? ”
Jenee Gaynor: Thanks Shelterforce - this is a great addition to our toolbox in explaining the nuance of different community ownership and shared equity housing models! Via LinkedIn
Ron Clewer: Last year the Rockford’s Housing Development proposed a community land trust for an affordable community development project. One (white) community leader called the CLT nothing more than a “share cropping” equivalent. We have a long way to go to ensure our decision-makers are educated. . . Via LinkedIn
Jennie Rodgers: This is a great illustration. Thanks Shelterforce! Via LinkedIn
Josephine Faass, Ph.D.: Shelterforce is a fantastic affordable housing-focused publication that I find myself turning to time and again to learn about the numerous, ever-changing facets of this policy area (and I've had the distinct honor of publishing with them twice). I absolutely love how this simple explainer breaks down the similarities and differences between cooperatives, CLTs, and mutual housing associations. . . Via LinkedIn
Charles Geisler: Terrific interview with Lisa Rice. I appreciate what she said about artists, poets, and other creative contributors who help move political mountains (that includes Lisa). . . Read More
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Laura Cole Jackson: We need national protection against income discrimination now. Via LinkedIn
Jobs
Chief Executive Officer, Stanislaus Equity Partners, Inc., Modesto, CA ● Stanislaus Equity Partners is hiring for a full-time on-site role for Chief Executive Officer. This person will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the organization, developing and implementing strategic plans, managing financial performance, and cultivating relationships. . . Read Full Listing
?Chief Operations Officer of Affordable Housing, Urban Housing Solutions, Nashville, TN ● UHS is hiring for an experienced and capable Chief Operations Officer to lead the Residential Services, Facilities, Compliance, and Property Management teams, comprising over three-quarters of the organization. . . Read Full Listing
Director of Real Estate, Asian Community Development Corporation, Boston, MA ● The Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) seeks a Director of Real Estate to play a key role in the organization’s housing development work. The Director will establish a pipeline of projects and oversee the execution and implementation of housing development. . . Read Full Listing
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