Week of November 18, 2024

Why This Land Bank Builds Accessibly

Roshan Abraham, Shelterforce

Since 2022, all new units within the Houston Land Bank must be built to meet its accessibility standards. The organization says it's able to do so while turning a profit. Read Full Article

Under the Lens | Street Blocks to Alphabet Blocks

The Housing-Education Intersection

Miriam Axel-Lute, Shelterforce

Stable, healthy, decent affordable housing sets children up for educational success, and allows schools to be able to focus on what they do best. Shelterforce’s Miriam Axel-Lute breaks down the housing-education connection and what you can expect in our new series. Read Editor’s Note or Listen

Education and Housing Advocates: Better Together, But Too Often Apart

Frances Nguyen, Shelterforce

The pandemic reminded us how education and housing affect each other. Now some advocates are fighting to make sure no one forgets it. Read Full Article or Listen

To Make Schools Better for Everyone, Connect Them to Community Development

Ryan Good, Eastern Mennonite University

Schools affect their neighborhoods—if community developers don’t harness that connection for equitable change, someone else will. Read Full Article or Listen

In Case You Missed It

• Where Housing Won and Lost in the 2024 Election
• Can We Resist Displacement From Transit-Oriented Development?
• Why We Must First Be Well Before We Can Do the Work of the People

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Events

Fixing the Housing Crisis, Beyond Supply | Next City | Webinar | Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2-3 p.m. | Shelterforce’s Miriam Axel-Lute will moderate a discussion that will delve into the root causes of the housing crisis and and examine a range of potential solutions that go beyond merely adding supply. From policy reforms and zoning changes to establishing community land trusts, affordable housing development, and tenant protections, the conversation will explore various approaches that can help address this urgent problem. Register

You Said It!

On “Where Housing Won and Lost in the 2024 Election ”

Peter Sabonis: If we break it down by Tenant Protections/Housing Trust Funds/ Housing Bonds/Taxes…There were six initiatives relative to tenant protections and two passed (with the four losses coming in California, including two in CA localities (Fairfax and San Anselmo) with high homeownership rates relative to the rest of the state . . . Read More

On “What Is NIMBYism and How Do Affordable Housing Developers Respond to It? ”?

Anonymous Reader: This post really sheds light on the complexities of NIMBYism in the context of affordable housing. I appreciate the insights on how developers are adapting their strategies to address community concerns while still pushing for necessary housing solutions. It’s a tough balancing act . . . Read More

On “How Project 2025 Would Dismantle HUD ”

Sharon Dukett: I guess we now know what we already suspected: Trump has everything to do with Project 2025 and always did. The only question is how fast can he implement this. He’s not known for his ability to get things done. Based on his background as a NYC real estate developer . . . Read More ?

Jobs

Housing Development Specialist (Temporary), City of Berkeley, Berkeley, CA ● The City of Berkley, Department of Housing and Community Services seeks a candidate to be part of the team responsible for implementing the City’s Housing Trust Fund and Small Sites Programs. This position will work on renovations and new construction projects . . . Read Full Listing

VP of Real Estate and Community Development, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Richmond, VA ● Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority seeks a VP of Real Estate and Community Development who will lead strategic initiatives for the development, redevelopment and implementation of real estate transactions that align with the mission of RRHA to provide affordable . . . Read Full Listing ?

More Jobs

Housing Policy Specialist, Berkeley, CA?● City of Berkeley - Housing and Community Services

Senior Organizer of Transformative Organizing, Brooklyn, NY ●?Right to the City

Director of Homeownership, Seattle, WA ● Homestead Community Land Trust

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