Affordable Housing
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How a New Texas Law is Defanging Neighborhood Petitions to Unlock Affordable Housing
Texas’s new HB 24 has dismantled a Jim Crow-era zoning rule, allowing cities to approve affordable housing developments despite fierce neighborhood opposition.
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Florida Studio Theatre Launches Housing Expansion to Combat Sarasota Affordability Crisis
Florida Studio Theatre is building 57 affordable apartment units in downtown Sarasota to help recruit and retain staff amidst a severe regional housing crisis.
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New Housing Legislation Enacted: A Breakdown of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has been enacted, introducing major reforms in appraisal equity, corporate landlord oversight, and affordable housing supply.
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California Voters to Decide on $11.25 Billion Affordable Housing Bond
California lawmakers have reached an agreement to place an $11.25 billion housing bond measure on the November ballot, aiming to address the state’s severe housing shortage and rising homeownership costs.
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Urban Housing Strategy Shifts Toward Social Impact Investment
Cities and states are accelerating affordable housing initiatives through record-level public funding and targeted non-profit partnerships to address the national affordability crisis.
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HUD Expedites Evictions, Sparks Lawsuit Over Tenant Protections
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is implementing policies allowing faster evictions and proposing work requirements for federally supported housing residents, prompting a lawsuit.
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U.S. Cities Grapple with Affordable Housing Crisis Amidst New Developments
Major U.S. cities like New York, Dallas, and Charlotte are confronting persistent affordable housing challenges, despite new construction and policy initiatives. A new study highlights exclusion of low-income renters in North Texas, while New York’s new mayor navigates a landscape…
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2025 Housing Development Surge: New Units, Diverse Designs, and Expanding Access
Across the U.S., 2025 saw a surge in housing developments—from innovative apartment complexes in New Ulm and affordable homes in Columbus and Detroit, to expanded options for first-time buyers in Iowa. These projects reflect a growing commitment to diverse, accessible…
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Muriel Bowser Steps Down: DC Mayor Ends Decade of Leadership, Sets Stage for New Era
After ten transformative years, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser will not seek a fourth term, paving the way for new leadership and reflecting on her legacy in affordable housing, education, and city autonomy.
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Wilmington Municipal Election 2025: Candidates, Issues, and Voter Guide
Explore the key candidates and issues shaping Wilmington’s 2025 municipal elections, with insight into affordable housing, public safety, and infrastructure.
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Affordable Housing: Balancing Costs, Regulations, and Accessibility
The debate over affordable housing intensifies as local regulations, large-scale projects, and state policies impact costs and accessibility for communities across the U.S.