Read the full article … America has a housing crisis. The homeownership rate for young adults is at a multidecade low, and about a quarter of renters send more than half their income to the landlord. Homelessness is resurgent, eviction…
California lawmakers question governor’s homeless plan
Read the full article … “While homelessness has decreased in other states, the homeless population in California grew 16% to more than 150,000 people in January 2019. State government has taken a more active role in trying to combat growing…
Sweeping solutions, not half measures, needed to fix California’s housing crisis
Read the full article here … “A chorus of experts agrees with Wiener that we need to build up, not out, and that housing needs to be built near jobs and housing needs to be built near jobs and public…
Public metings are broken. Here’s how to fix them.
Read the full article … “In many ways, the public meetings we hold today to discuss local zoning policy, approve a proposed development, or otherwise shape the evolution of our neighborhoods haven’t shifted very far from that original format. Sadly,…
In-demand neighborhoods should have even more affordable housing, councilmember says
Read the full article … “One of LA’s incentive programs for developers is successfully putting taller, apartment buildings with affordable units near rail and bus lines. But at least one local elected official is acknowledging that “there are areas where…
SF Mayor Breed wants to take battle for housing to voters, amping up fight with supes
Read the full article … “In the midst of an unrelenting housing crisis, Mayor London Breed is turning to San Francisco voters for help in her crusade to “build more housing and build more housing, faster.” “ … Read the…
Editorial: SB50 failure puts pressure on Newsom and Bay Area naysayers
Read the full article … “Consider their latest abdication of duty to address the state’s most pressing problem, the housing and homelessness crisis. Although California has the nation’s least affordable housing markets, a quarter of its homeless population and fewer…
Black America’s Housing Crisis: More Renters Than Homeowners, Homeless Population Jumps 12%
Read the full article … “This trend of fewer homeowners has also impacted another disturbing development: the nation’s growing homeless population. Citing that homelessness is again on the rise, the JCHS report noted that after falling for six straight years,…
A CA school district is using bonds to build an affordable housing complex for staff
Read the full article … “A California school district says it’s the first in the nation to use bonds to build affordable housing for its employees. The Jefferson Union High School District broke ground Wednesday on the new housing units,…
Raleigh Votes to Disband Neighborhood Councils to Boost Equitable Development
Read the full article … ““Individuals who are older, male, longtime residents; voters in local elections; and homeowners are significantly more likely to participate in these meetings,” the report concludes. “These individuals overwhelmingly (and to a much greater degree than…