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In light of a recent ruling by an Allegheny County judge against a previously approved affordable housing project in Fineview due to zoning complications, I am compelled to address the broader implications. This decision underscores the ongoing challenges in ensuring affordable housing in Pittsburgh, especially when the city faces a staggering shortage of around 15,000 units. Judge Mary McGinley's verdict brings to the forefront the pressing issue of gentrification, which not only disrupts communities but also exacerbates the wealth divide. In an era where investors can remotely acquire properties in Pittsburgh, it's untenable to squander resources on legal battles bred in our backyard that stall crucial housing projects. We must prioritize the collective voice of the community over the whims of a few. Decisions should resonate with the present needs and not be swayed by outdated preferences of a minority. Affordable housing isn't merely about shelter—it's pivotal for a prosperous and inclusive Fineview and Pittsburgh. Our Future Hilltop is committed to fostering community dialogue. We host monthly gatherings, conduct polls, organize events, and ensure transparency through live-streamed meetings and online board minutes. Every delay in housing projects pushes homeownership further from many, threatening Fineview's essence. It's disconcerting when some choose to remain disengaged, affecting our collective trajectory. As the FCC board chair, I urge all residents, businesses, and organizations to collaborate with us. Your unique insights are invaluable. Your perspective is the portion of the tapestry that we're missing. Join our council and be part of Our Future Hilltop's vision. Membership is accessible to all, starting at $0. Visit https://lnkd.in/emt7J4Yb and let us reaffirm our commitment to community dialogue and collaboration in shaping the destiny of Fineview. #FCC #AffordableHousing Read the article >>> https://lnkd.in/eqEQiAVU Peace + love.

🏡📰 Shedding Light on Brookline's Dilemma 📰🏡 Brookline, our beloved town, prides itself on its liberal and inclusive values. However, we need to address an uncomfortable truth: the contradiction between our commitment to inclusion and the barriers we've inadvertently created for affordable housing. A recent Boston Globe Spotlight article has brought this issue to the forefront, and it's a must-read. It explores the hypocrisy of claiming inclusivity while simultaneously hindering the development of affordable housing through historical preservation policies. As residents, it's our responsibility to confront this paradox head-on. We must seek solutions that genuinely reflect our values, making Brookline accessible to all who want to call it home. Let's engage in a candid discussion about how we can align our actions with our ideals. Read the eye-opening article here: https://lnkd.in/e7ev4Vmj #Brookline #AffordableHousing

Here is the Newsday TV coverage of the Town of Hempstead's decision to scale back the Inwood and Lawrence TOD zoning. Vision's Director was quoted but only a portion of what he said was included so in essence the message is: We see the pushback to multifamily and TOD zoning due to heavy pressure from NYC and NYS interests to overrule local zoning. This pushback is not only in the Town of Hempstead but in a number of places since mandates were proposed over the last 4 years. Essentially a top down regional strategy employed over these last 4 years to push housing is not successful and we need to get back to Planning Locally which produced over 17,000 units of mostly rental housing approved in nearly 50 communities across Long Island. Before the NYS and regional mandates were proposed 4 out of 5 (80%) project hearings for TOD's had more community supporters than opponents . During and after the mandates that number is now 50%. What is needed is investment in very hyper local planning, community outreach, and real trust building. NYS can stay out of zoning but assist in other ways by getting us our fair share of infrastructure dollars, planning and subsidies for affordable housing. The good news is that even with the repeal the Town of Hempstead still has an opportunity to allow for growth project by project in Inwood and Lawrence. https://lnkd.in/eSHZUe7r

🏙️ Exciting news for Knoxville’s real estate market! The Vintage Cal apartments in downtown Knoxville are set to receive a substantial property tax break. This incentive is crucial in accelerating the construction and completion of this development, which includes a significant low-income housing component. Vintage Cal at State Street and Union Avenue is a $47 million project with 167 apartments and the same number of on-site parking spaces. Fifteen of the apartments will be reserved for income and rent-restricted residents who earn 80% of the area median income. By reducing the financial burden on developers, Knoxville is not only revitalizing its urban core but also addressing the need for affordable housing. This initiative is a win-win for the community and the economy!!! Read more about this promising development [here](https://lnkd.in/eY3sEQth). #RealEstate #UrbanDevelopment #AffordableHousing #Knoxville Knoxville's Community Development Corporation City of Knoxville Knoxville Area Urban League Urban Land Institute Downtown Knoxville Alliance

🏡✨ **Exciting News for Affordable Housing in Polk County, Florida!** ✨🏡 🌟 Imagine a community where affordable housing meets comprehensive support services for high-need families. Blue Sky Communities is making this vision a reality with the groundbreaking of Jersey Commons in Winter Haven. Here's why this development is a game-changer: - Three buildings offering 68 one- and two-bedroom units - Rents ranging from $402 to $964 per month based on area median income limits - Partnership with CASL and Tri-County Human Services for coordinated residential services 🤝 Mayor Nathaniel Birdsong rightly calls this initiative a powerful collaboration setting a new standard in the community. It's heartening to see real estate projects that prioritize not just housing but also fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for those in need. Let's continue to support initiatives that make a positive impact on communities and change lives for the better. #AffordableHousing #CommunitySupport #RealEstateImpact #JerseyCommons #PolkCounty #Florida 🌟

As shared in Shelburne's community business newsletter.... Town Manager Matt’s 124 words in 2024: June 24 Summer heat also continues a hot housing market in Vermont. Recent federal housing data confirmed that house prices rose in all 50 states between the first quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. The three states with the highest annual appreciation were 1) Vermont, 12.8%; 2) New Jersey, 11.6%; 3) New York, 10.9%. Albeit slowly, housing follows normal laws of supply and demand: when demand increases faster than supply, prices rise; and increasing supply will reduce pressure on prices. The legislature’s passage of H. 687 to reduce regulatory barriers to housing production is good news. Some government subsidy for housing production is also appropriate: next week is the groundbreaking at Bay Ridge, 94 new homes in Shelburne run by Champlain Housing Trust.  https://lnkd.in/eR-xQCXG

States across the West are facing both housing shortages and shifting ideas about how to manage millions of state-owned lands that were set aside to raise revenue primarily for public schools. In Colorado’s Eagle County, affordable housing is so scarce that school district leaders have pleaded with locals to open their spare bedrooms to teachers because employees have nowhere to live. According to state Senator, Dylan Roberts, Colorado has a lot of land that’s under state ownership that is either sitting completely vacant or being underutilized in really key areas that could be suitable for workforce housing development. Read more about how leaders are looking to promote affordable housing on trust lands. https://ow.ly/CRiU50QjiAM #affordablehousing #trustlands #housingshortage #housingdevelopment

Great piece from Sharon Grigsby speaking truth in the face of misinformation about the Forward Dallas Comprehensive Plan update. I’ve chaired the comp plan committee for the past two years, and city staff and the committee have worked diligently with the public to put together a draft that addresses our most pressing needs from a land use perspective, including the housing shortage. To address the housing shortage, the ForwardDallas draft suggests several strategies, including “missing-middle” housing. What is missing middle? Buildings comparable in scale to a single-family home with more than one residence, such as duplexes and accessory dwelling units a/k/a granny flats. Some folks vehemently opposed to expanding missing middle are falsely claiming FD is a sweeping zoning change. Not true. A comp plan can’t change zoning. That’s Texas law. Expanding missing middle will require code changes. Crafting code changes to make missing middle work for Dallas will require thoughtful efforts from our policymakers. Misrepresenting ForwardDallas as a sweeping rezoning is a cynical attempt to stop consideration of missing middle as a tool to tackle the housing shortage.

In a world where luxurious and pricey apartments seem to be cropping up at every corner, it's crucial to remind ourselves that there is an alternative - member-run, democratic cooperatives like Riverton Community Housing. As new "luxury" student housing options continue to emerge near the University of Minnesota, we want to emphasize that not all apartment buildings are designed with the same intentions. While some prioritize opulence and extravagance, Riverton focuses on creating affordable, collaborative communities where residents have a genuine say in shaping their living experience. What sets us apart is our commitment to local ownership and management. Our residents can easily reach out to us and even have a board of directors, comprised of fellow residents, who bridge the gap between the community and management. Our core vision is simple: providing cost-effective housing solutions in which residents have a collaborative voice in decisions. So, if you're searching for a housing option that values creating stronger, empowered communities without breaking the bank, look no further than Riverton Community Housing. https://www.riverton.org/ #propertymanagement #multifamily #apartments #studenthousing #urbanliving #minneapolis

Where does the line between urban development and gentrification start and end? For Rosemont residents, the neighborhood is at a crossroads. Could a proposed rezoning save this working-class community? My latest story for Fort Worth Report and Report for America takes a deeper dive into this issue: https://lnkd.in/gCH9YiNY