Category: Affordability
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› Read more: — A sampling of letters from our supporters in 2026
— A sampling of letters from our supporters in 2026
Residents of Laurel Hill Valley oppose the DevNW Floral Hill CLT project due to serious concerns about safety, traffic, and…
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› Read more: More Than 10% of All Homes Sit Vacant, but Only a Tiny Fraction Are for Sale
More Than 10% of All Homes Sit Vacant, but Only a Tiny Fraction Are for Sale
A recent report reveals a growing housing affordability crisis in the U.S., highlighting that about 1 in 10 homes—approximately 14.5…
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› Read more: July 2026 Update on Floral Hill Terrace
July 2026 Update on Floral Hill Terrace
Residents of Laurel Hill Valley are closely observing a proposed housing development called Floral Hill Terrace at 2725 Floral Hill…
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› Read more: Yes, Negative Feedback WAS Submitted for Several Years About DevNW’s Development…
Yes, Negative Feedback WAS Submitted for Several Years About DevNW’s Development…
In 2025, residents voiced strong opposition to the Floral Hill Terrace development proposed by DevNW, citing three years of negative…
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› Read more: What does Middle Housing Look Like?
What does Middle Housing Look Like?
Middle Housing was initially proposed to help homeowners add extra units like mother-in-law suites or duplexes to address housing shortages…
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› Read more: The Nimby Con, Daily Kos
The Nimby Con, Daily Kos
The article discusses how the term “NIMBY” (Not In My Backyard) has been weaponized to facilitate the erosion of middle-class…
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› Read more: Is Affordable Housing Really Affordable? (OPB)
Is Affordable Housing Really Affordable? (OPB)
A summary of the OPB article by Tony Schick (OPB) June 3, 2026 2 a.m. A low-income housing program is…
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› Read more: 2026 Commmunity Support Letters Against Floral Hill Terrace to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
2026 Commmunity Support Letters Against Floral Hill Terrace to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
In 2026, several residents voiced strong opposition to the proposed DevNW Floral Hill CLT project seeking AHTF funding. Concerns focused…
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› Read more: Community Land Trusts: Track Record and Affordability
Community Land Trusts: Track Record and Affordability
There is excitement around affordable housing models like Community Land Trusts (CLTs), but significant controversies persist. CLTs struggle due to…
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› Read more: Affordability, Accessibility, Safety
Affordability, Accessibility, Safety
The Floral Hill Terrace development raises critical questions surrounding affordable housing, focusing on its affordability, accessibility, and safety. Based on…
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› Read more: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Senator Raphael Warnock’s “Homes are for People, Not Corporations” provision has become law under the 21st Century ROAD to Housing…
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› Read more: Seeing Houses Sitting Vacant?
Seeing Houses Sitting Vacant?
Good Reads from Realtor.com “More Than 10% of All Homes Sit Vacant, but Only a Tiny Fraction Are for Sale“…
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› Read more: COMMUNITY SUPPORT
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Residents have voiced concerns over the DevNW development on Floral Hill Drive, which proposes a 40-unit complex. While there were…
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› Read more: News on Floral Hill Terrace
News on Floral Hill Terrace
Residents of Laurel Hill Valley are closely watching the stalled development of Floral Hill Terrace, a proposed 40-unit affordable housing…
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› Read more: Affordability, Accessibility, SafetyAffordability, Accessibility, Safety
The Floral Hill Terrace development emphasizes three crucial aspects of affordable housing: affordability, accessibility, and safety. It utilizes the Community…