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Summary: 600 Broad Street, located in the heart of downtown Augusta, Georgia, is a transformative mixed-use development project that has revitalized a historic building ... continue reading

Summary: Crosstown Concourse, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a mixed-use development that has transformed a historic Sears building into a vibrant vertical urban village. ... continue reading

Summary: Playhouse Square, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States and a vital part of ... continue reading

Summary: Marion Street, located in the heart of Tampa Bay, Florida, is a transformative urban development project that aims to revitalize the downtown area ... continue reading

Summary: The Indianapolis Cultural Trail, an acclaimed $63 million, 8-mile biking and walking trail, connects all six of Indy’s Cultural Districts, providing a safe ... continue reading

Summary: 6th Street in Austin, Texas, is a historic and bustling entertainment district known for its vibrant nightlife, live music venues, and eclectic mix ... continue reading

Summary: The Red River District in Austin, Texas, is a distinct and vibrant area celebrated for its eclectic live music scene, diverse dining options, ... continue reading

Summary: The Austin Cultural Trust is an initiative aimed at preserving and enhancing Austin’s vibrant cultural and creative landscape. This program focuses on securing ... continue reading

Summary: The Fourth Arts Block (FAB) project was founded in 2001 by grassroots arts and community organizations to combat displacement and create a permanent ... continue reading

Summary: The Power Station at BerkleeNYC, formerly known as Avatar Studios, has been revitalized through a $15 million renovation, transforming it into a state-of-the-art ... continue reading

Summary: The 11th Street Bridge Park is an innovative public space repurposing aged infrastructure into a vibrant destination. This park aims to bridge the ... continue reading

Summary: The 42nd Street Development Project in New York City transformed the once-declining Times Square area into a vibrant hub of culture and commerce. ... continue reading

Summary: Established in 2010, ArtsEmerson has quickly risen to prominence as Boston’s foremost presenter of contemporary global theatre. This pivotal year marked a significant ... continue reading

Summary: The Capitol Hill Arts and Culture District, located in the heart of Seattle, Washington, is a dynamic neighborhood renowned for its rich artistic ... continue reading

Summary: The Tashiro Kaplan Lofts, located in Seattle, Washington, is a pioneering mixed-use development designed to provide affordable living and working spaces for artists. ... continue reading

Summary: The Short North Arts District, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant and eclectic neighborhood known for its rich artistic and cultural scene. ... continue reading

Summary: The Avenue of the Arts, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a prominent cultural corridor that stretches along Broad Street, from City Hall to ... continue reading

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, is one of the most influential and prestigious modern art museums ... continue reading

Summary: The Pavilion at Confluence Park, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a remarkable example of sustainable architecture and community-driven design. Developed as part ... continue reading

Summary: The Resiliency Program in Miami Beach, Florida, is a pioneering initiative designed to address the challenges posed by climate change and rising sea ... continue reading

Summary: The Theater District, also known as Times Square, is a vibrant and bustling area in Manhattan, renowned for its dazzling lights, iconic billboards, ... continue reading

Summary: Monroe Street Market is a $250 million mixed-use, transit-oriented development in Washington, D.C., developed by Buzzoto Development Company and designed by Torti Gallas ... continue reading

Summary: The site of the Ritz at Washington Heights in Charlotte, North Carolina is a creative, culturally significant, family-orientated, cafe-style park that has implemented ... continue reading

Despite pushback from Northern Washington residents, D.C officially approved a zoning change that allows hundreds of housing units to be built on city-owned property. ... continue reading

Washington, D.C. just welcomed its first office-to-housing conversion project. What was once the form office building of the U.S Peace Corp. is now a ... continue reading

The housing affordability crisis in Bartholomew County has worsened over the past year, as reported by the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s “Out of ... continue reading

As candidates begin their campaign for election season many of them in states such as New York and Montana are hearing a common issue ... continue reading

The real estate landscape, particularly in multifamily housing, has undergone significant shifts over the past decade, driven largely by historically cheap debt and economic ... continue reading

High interest rates have unexpectedly driven up U.S. home prices instead of causing a decline, with the median home value reaching a record $419,300 ... continue reading

The article highlights the rising number of older adults experiencing homelessness in New York City due to the affordable housing crisis. The number of ... continue reading

The reopening of the Section 8 waitlist in New York City, which saw over 633,000 applicants, highlights the urgent need for rental assistance, but ... continue reading

At the 2024 ULI/Charles H. Shaw Forum, experts discussed innovative state and local housing policies to address severe housing shortages across the U.S. Key ... continue reading

Community land trusts (CLTs) offer a promising solution to affordable housing challenges, particularly for Black homeowners facing displacement due to gentrification. Originating in 1969, ... continue reading

The report discusses the efforts of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to enhance affordable housing through their Equitable Housing Finance Plans (EHFPs). It highlights ... continue reading

21 states and local governments have been awarded $85 million in housing funds as part of a new program to help them get rid ... continue reading

Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund (HEF) is part of a larger trend where tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Google pledge significant funds to address ... continue reading

Missoula, Montana, recently passed a law restricting homeless encampments, reflecting a shift from its previous compassionate approach to homelessness. The new ordinance bans camping ... continue reading

Bartholomew County’s housing affordability crisis deepened over the past year, as highlighted in the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s “Out of Reach” 2024 report. ... continue reading

The report highlights Southern California’s severe housing affordability crisis, with over two-thirds of Los Angeles County renters spending at least 30% of their income ... continue reading

As the Biden administration looks for ways to increase the supply of affordable housing, Janet Yelle, the U.S. Treasury Secretary announced $100 million in ... continue reading

A new library in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan recently opened up a library with affordable housing included above in the same building. As ... continue reading

Both US homeowners and renters are facing rising housing costs.  Elevated home prices and interest rates are pricing out potential buyers, while rents have ... continue reading

The article discusses how climate change-induced disasters pose new risks to property values, homeowner security, and affordable housing preservation, especially in Black-majority neighborhoods that ... continue reading

The testimony discusses the potential of using innovative financing tools from the Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau to create affordable housing near transit ... continue reading

New York City’s multifamily real estate market in 2024 is displaying resilience. There are expected rent increases of 2.2% higher than last year. In ... continue reading

The report examines the concept of rental deserts, defined as neighborhoods where rental units make up less than 20% of the housing stock.  It ... continue reading

Redevelopment of Public Housing: The report highlights the urgent need for innovative financing to address the deteriorating conditions of public housing in the U.S. ... continue reading

The report highlights the ongoing affordable housing crisis in the United States, emphasizing the severe shortage of subsidized housing and rental assistance. Despite the ... continue reading

The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program, under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), has provided significant investment in affordable housing, ... continue reading

Charles Marohn, founder of Strong Towns, has long advocated for empowering local governments to address modern challenges effectively. He criticizes America’s reliance on suburban ... continue reading

At the Furman Center’s State of the City event, panelists discussed improving the federal housing voucher program, which aids over 5 million low-income Americans ... continue reading

Affordable housing developers are facing exponential increases in property insurance premiums, with some rates quadrupling.  A noteworthy statistic is that nearly one-third of affordable ... continue reading

Father Joe’s Villages, a nonprofit homeless services provider and housing developer in Southern California, has faced a significant rise in property insurance costs, with ... continue reading

The article discusses the growing recognition of air-conditioning as a necessity rather than a luxury, highlighted by the Biden administration’s new program to help ... continue reading

The article cites data regarding the impact of increased construction and financing costs on housing development, as well as increased risk of equity investors ... continue reading

The report discusses the Denver Housing to Health (H2H) Pay for Success project, which aims to provide supportive housing to people experiencing chronic homelessness, ... continue reading

The Denver Housing to Health (H2H) project, launched in July 2022, is a seven-year initiative aimed at providing supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness ... continue reading

The Denver Housing to Health (H2H) Pay for Success project is a supportive housing initiative aimed at assisting individuals who are experiencing chronic homelessness ... continue reading

Housing costs are a significant contributor to overall inflation, heavily influencing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) due to the economy-wide lack of affordable housing ... continue reading

Local governments are increasingly recognizing the potential of underutilized public assets to address affordable housing needs. For example, Boston owns 218 acres of underutilized ... continue reading

Chicago is facing a significant crisis with its office market, marked by high vacancy rates and declining property values, exacerbated by the pandemic, weakening ... continue reading

California’s 2021 law, SB9, aimed to alleviate the state’s housing shortage by allowing single-family homeowners to subdivide their lots and build multiunit properties. However, ... continue reading

As the city of Boston grapples with an affordable housing shortage, triple houses are serving as a boon and solution. Many of them have ... continue reading

A national survey by Ipsos for The Pew Charitable Trusts in September 2023 shows broad support across income levels and between homeowners and renters ... continue reading

According to the National Association of Home Builderss (NAHB) 2024 housing affordability metrics, an estimated 49% of households cannot afford a $250,000 home. The ... continue reading

The Workforce Housing Tax Credit (WFHTC) is proposed to address the housing affordability crisis for middle-income households by leveraging federal funds with private investment ... continue reading

The article focuses on the need for comprehensive zoning changes to increase housing supply and address affordability, especially in neighborhoods zoned for single-family use. ... continue reading

Cities across the U.S. are increasingly recognizing the potential of zoning reform to address the affordable housing crisis. Experts like M. Nolan Gray and ... continue reading

The article highlights how public-sector and nonprofit entities have replaced private investment in addressing housing affordability and have brought other innovative approaches to housing ... continue reading

The article discusses the challenges cities face in housing affordability, emphasizing the need for publicly led development projects that integrate housing and transportation to ... continue reading

This report provides a detailed analysis of the use of community power building in Los Angeles as a means to attain housing justice. It ... continue reading

Access to affordable housing is crucial for economic security and mobility, yet high home prices and interest rates make homeownership increasingly difficult, especially for ... continue reading

Access to affordable housing is critical for economic security and mobility, but high home prices and interest rates make homeownership increasingly unattainable, particularly for ... continue reading

Decades of sprawl in Fresno and the Central San Joaquin Valley has led to significant land consumption, outpacing population growth, and has resulted in ... continue reading

The 2022 report conducted by NMHC and NAHB found that an average of 40.6% of multifamily development costs can be attributed to meeting regulation ... continue reading

The paper explores the link between different housing submarkets through residential vacancy chains, which are a series of moves across housing units initiated by ... continue reading

Innovative Subsidy Approach: The article discusses a new method being tested in Los Angeles where homeowners are encouraged to build and rent out ADUs ... continue reading

The report emphasizes the potential of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to address the affordable housing shortage in the U.S. It highlights California’s success in ... continue reading

Housing affordability is a pressing issue for legislators in Prince George’s, a majority-Black suburb bordering D.C. Additionally, homelessness is also on the rise, increasing ... continue reading

Many cities marred by the affordable housing crisis are turning to Churches who are happily willing to alleviate the problem. Led by California, cities ... continue reading

The Biden administration recently implemented new minimum energy standards for homes constructed with federal funding, aimed at enhancing efficiency in insulation, windows, HVAC systems, ... continue reading

The challenge of developing affordable housing for middle-income renters is complex due to limited financing options and the inability to use federal low-income housing ... continue reading

In 2019, D/C. area lawmakers said they needed to build at least 320,000 housing units in the next decade but they are falling behind. ... continue reading

The article highlights the severe shortage of affordable housing in the US, with only 34 affordable rental homes available for every 100 extremely low-income ... continue reading

The article discusses the impact of North Dakota’s fracking boom on housing in Williams County, particularly in Williston. As oil production surged, the population ... continue reading

The Southeast Tabernacle Baptist Church in Washington D.C.’s Ward 8 is embarking on a transformative project known as First Street Village. Led by Pastor ... continue reading

Weeks after Biden proposed several housing initiatives ahead of his State of the Union address, the administration is set to announce a new cap ... continue reading

Jersey City, part of New Jersey’s Gold Coast, has undergone a remarkable transformation from its historic patchwork of districts and industrial remnants to a ... continue reading

Abundant New York, is a newly formed Super Pac by the pen New York, a nonprofit group formed in 2016 that advocates more development. ... continue reading

The emergency housing voucher program, initially intended to alleviate housing challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, has faced significant hurdles nationwide, with only 20% of ... continue reading

The report evaluates the Chronic Homelessness Initiative (CHI) by Tipping Point Community, a $100 million investment aimed at halving chronic homelessness in San Francisco ... continue reading

Economists in the Biden administration are urging aggressive federal action to reduce housing costs for buyers and renters, addressing a key economic challenge as ... continue reading

 “Backyard Housing Boom: New Markets for Affordable Housing and the Role of Digital Technology” by Alysia Bennett, Dana Cuff, and Gus Wendel discusses how ... continue reading

Austin, Texas, once a booming housing market driven by an influx of well-paid tech workers, is now experiencing a significant downturn.  Home prices and ... continue reading

As California’s housing crisis deepens, upzoning policies are emerging as a key strategy to increase housing supply, especially in areas near transit and employment ... continue reading

The report explores the rising demand for affordable multifamily housing amidst increasing construction and land costs.  It highlights the challenges faced by developers, architects, ... continue reading

California’s efforts to address its housing crisis through government-funded affordable housing have faced high costs and slow progress. SDS Capital Group, an investment firm, ... continue reading

The University of California San Diego (UCSD) is tackling the challenge of housing affordability for college students with the Pepper Canyon West Living and ... continue reading

The report discusses the challenges and potential reforms for the The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, which helps over 2.3 million low-income families rent ... continue reading

Hospitals and Affordable Housing Developers have unique partnerships as they both benefit from the creation of  economical places to live. Healthcare systems are filling ... continue reading

President Joe Biden and HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge released the FY25 budget request proposing $72.6 billion for affordable housing and homelessness programs, maintaining level ... continue reading

As New York officials conceive new ways to encourage and develop affordable housing, they are going retro and gleaning from the past. Of the ... continue reading

Market forces are steering major home construction companies to cure the size of homes – a shift to housing affordability. They are prioritizing narrower ... continue reading

As congregations shrink, churches are looking to make use of their vacant land. In the D.C. region, faith-based institutions owned about 800 vacant parcels ... continue reading

The text discusses the challenges and innovative solutions in addressing the affordable housing crisis in cities like Los Angeles, focusing on the efforts of ... continue reading

At a recent pro-housing conference called YIMBYtown in Austin, Texas, over 600 bipartisan activists, policy experts, academics, and elected officials gathered to discuss solutions ... continue reading

The U.S. Treasury will allow state and local governments to access unspent funds from the 350 billion State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund if ... continue reading

The Biden administration’s $35 billion program, the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program (RRIF), aims to convert underused office buildings into housing, but lengthy ... continue reading

The article discusses LA Mayor Karen Bass’s Executive Directive 1 (ED 1), which aims to expedite the approval process for 100% affordable housing projects ... continue reading

Chris Edwards delivered critical remarks on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) at an American Enterprise Institute conference, emphasizing its complexity and inefficiency in ... continue reading

The US Supreme Court has decided not to challenge New York’s long-standing rent-control system, rejecting two appeals from apartment-building owners.  Justice Clarence Thomas mentioned ... continue reading

The ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing has created a Home Attainability Index, designed to support ULI district councils, local municipalities, and members of the ... continue reading

This article emphasizes the effectiveness of the Housing First approach, which prioritizes providing permanent supportive housing to the homeless, followed by tailored services.  It ... continue reading

The Underserved Mortgage Markets Coalition is made up of 32 US affordable housing organizations with the goal of holding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac  ... continue reading

The decrease in overall rent growth is heavily attributable to an oversupply of high-end homes and apartments in cities with above average completions, including ... continue reading

This study explores the imbalance in affordable housing availability for low-income renters within metropolitan areas, highlighting that conventional national or regional affordability assessments often ... continue reading

The National Zoning Atlas, a mapping tool led by Cornell University professor Sara Bronin, aims to provide a neighborhood-level view of zoning codes set ... continue reading

Every year, Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies comes out with a report on the rental housing market. The leitmotif for this year’s ... continue reading

The article highlighted the transformation of Wellston, Missouri, following a contentious decision by HUD to demolish public housing units. However, the Mayor Nathaniel Griffin ... continue reading

In “The Neighborhoods We Will Not Share,” an article published by The New York Times, I highlight the Trump administration’s proposed rule that threatens ... continue reading

The bipartisan tax reform proposal in Congress aims to enhance the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), a pivotal program for promoting affordable housing construction. ... continue reading

As cities look for ways to create more affordable housing, one way is by rolling back single-family zoning laws – the city of Alexandria ... continue reading

State Rep. Steven Doan has introduced House Bill 102 in Kentucky, aiming to expand “middle housing” by reducing local zoning regulations. This bill is ... continue reading

State Rep. Steven Doan has introduced House Bill 102 in Kentucky, aiming to expand “middle housing” by reducing local zoning regulations. This bill is ... continue reading

Theme parks like Universal Studios Florida and Walt Disney Co. are addressing the affordable housing crisis in Central Florida by becoming homebuilders. Universal is ... continue reading

The article discusses Measure ULA, a new tax in Los Angeles aimed at funding affordable housing through a land transfer fee on real estate ... continue reading

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development currently only uses money to subsidize projects that only contain affordable housing. However, New York City officials ... continue reading

The article discusses Hennepin County’s successful efforts to reduce chronic homelessness in Minneapolis through a combination of funding, community engagement, and a housing-first approach. ... continue reading

Housing policies, particularly through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, can significantly impact access to high-opportunity neighborhoods for low-income children. The LIHTC program ... continue reading

The influx of short-term rentals in college towns driven by wealthy fans and real estate investors is exacerbating housing affordability issues, as seen in ... continue reading

Homelessness in America, exacerbated by a shortage of affordable housing, can be addressed through innovative solutions like converting single-family houses into rooming houses, as ... continue reading

The article discusses the urgency of providing affordable housing for the rapidly growing populations of cost burdened older adults.  It discusses several housing solutions: ... continue reading

The new Biden administration rule mandates that landlords of federally subsidized housing must give tenants a 30-day notice before filing for eviction due to ... continue reading

Major life insurance companies have been borrowing billions of dollars from Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs); money that is meant to increase affordable housing. ... continue reading

Housing unaffordability in the U.S. is a complex issue shaped by a blend of regulatory, economic, and financial factors. Solving this challenge requires comprehensive ... continue reading

Howard University collaborates with Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund to convert 73 year-old Howard Manor into 80 affordable housing units. For dozens of years, the ... continue reading

This article highlights the trend of declining NOI and restrained lending environment in the US.  For rental housing development to continue to be attractive, ... continue reading

The report highlights the urgent need for affordable housing for older adults, driven by the increasing population of those aged 65 and over.  Housing ... continue reading

The article discusses the nationwide success of the pro-housing YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) movement in 2023.  Zoning reforms were implemented in various states, ... continue reading

The article discusses the severe conditions faced by low-income renters in the US, particularly in older, substandard housing units.  Developer Marjy Stagmeier’s firm, TriStar ... continue reading

The report examines the health impacts of Massachusetts Chapter 40B, a housing policy aimed at increasing affordable housing in higher-income areas.  Using a difference-in-differences ... continue reading

The report analyzes residential affordability in Atlanta’s five-county core area, highlighting the challenges of providing housing that is affordable to all income levels in ... continue reading

Nashville has an urgent need for affordable housing due to rapid population growth and rising housing costs. The report identifies significant potential for developing ... continue reading

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) can address various housing challenges, including affordability by increasing housing supply without significantly altering neighborhood character.  Many localities have changed ... continue reading

The article discusses recent ballot measures in Seattle, Santa Fe, and Boulder that aim to raise taxes to fund affordable housing and homelessness policies. ... continue reading

The article explores the profound impact of eviction on a predominantly Mexican immigrant community. Despite decades of establishment and contribution to the local economy ... continue reading

The article discusses a proposal by the Chicago City Council to raise taxes on property sales over $1 million to fund affordable housing and ... continue reading

The article discusses Montana’s efforts to address its affordable housing crisis under Governor Greg Gianforte’s leadership. The state has implemented significant reforms, including the ... continue reading

The Biden administration is promoting the conversion of empty office spaces into apartments to address high office vacancies and housing supply shortages.  Significant financing ... continue reading

A new report reveals that building housing in San Francisco takes longer and costs more than anywhere else in California, exacerbating the state’s homelessness ... continue reading