Denver City Council approved a controversial plan to raise $150 million over the next 10 years for affordable housing, however they are short on funds.
Arlington, Va. Buckingham Apartments relocation Plan
This county in Arlington, VA has established guidelines regarding tenant displacement when residential rental properties are proposed for demolition, rehabilitation or conversion. When tenants must be relocated due to redevelopment, they may be entitled to relocation payments or other benefits. The goal is to assist displaced tenants to move directly to safe and affordable replacement housing convenient to their employment or school.
Atlanta, Development without Displacement
New single-family homes built in the Westside as part of the Legacy Home partnership welcome families struggling with homelessness.
Essential Economy Workers and housing-jobs mismatch in Sandy Springs, Ga.
This case study examines the demographics of Sandy Springs as well as the housing market. It outlines a a variety of possible affordable housing interventions.
How cities are preserving affordable housing – 2017
This article documents some of the ways cities have attempted to preserve affordable housing in 2017. These include linkage fees, inclusionary zoning, and corporate subsidies.
Homeowner rehab and curb appeal incentives
Community Progress exists to help meet the growing need in America’s cities and towns for effective, sustainable solutions to turn vacant, abandoned and deteriorated properties into vibrant places. This webpage outlines incentives for homeowners for home improvement, repair and curb appeal improvements. The purpose of these incentives is to make visible improvements to the housing stock; increase housing value; improve neighborhood image; and raise the standard for housing quality.
