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.
House ATL recommendations
HouseATL is a cross-sector group of civic leaders committed to building the political and community will for a comprehensive and coordinated housing affordability action plan in the City of Atlanta. This webpage outlines their recommendations for investing in an affordable Atlanta without displacement, working together and empowering Atlantans.
Seattle commits $500M to affordable housing 1/16/19
Microsoft Pledges $500 Million for Affordable Housing in Seattle Area.
City of Atlanta releases housing affordability action plan, commits to $1Billion for affordable housing preservation or creation.
The city of Atlanta issued a “Housing Affordability Action Plan” on June 25, this article lists the plan’s main goals and “initiatives”.
Task Force told to boost retail and avoid gentrification 5/25/18
Mayor Rusty Paul, challenges the North end Task Force to boost higher-end retail, which hinges on a wealthier customer base, without displacing the working-class residents of the city’s perhaps most diverse area
