Category: Affordable Housing Movement
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› Read more: A low-income housing program is pouring big money into housing many Oregonians can’t affordA low-income housing program is pouring big money into housing many Oregonians can’t afford
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, which allocates $15 billion annually to developers for affordable housing, has failed to produce truly…
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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: GIRLS WITH GARDENS — Thinking Outside The Box
GIRLS WITH GARDENS — Thinking Outside The Box
Atlanta has created America’s largest public food forest, spanning seven acres in a former food desert. The initiative allows locals…
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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: 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: Hurdles Down, Reality Checks Up: How OR HB 4037 Shapes Housing Approvals and Urban Reserves Hurdles Down, Reality Checks Up: How OR HB 4037 Shapes Housing Approvals and Urban Reserves
ADMIN: This article explains some of the new limitations neighborhoods are facing in expressing their concerns over high density housing…
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› Read more: Outside of the Box: Could Your City Build Its Own Public Option Alternative to Amazon?
Outside of the Box: Could Your City Build Its Own Public Option Alternative to Amazon?
The article advocates for the establishment of public options across various sectors to counter monopolies and improve community welfare. Examples…
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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: Dev NW’s Floral Hill Terrace Application for AHTF Money Was NOT Recommended this Year
Dev NW’s Floral Hill Terrace Application for AHTF Money Was NOT Recommended this Year
Two notable affordable housing projects in Eugene, River Road Housing by Laurel Hill Center and Our Village by SquareOne, received…
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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…