Category: Affordable Housing Movement
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› Read more: NEWS: SUMMARY of the OPB article “Is Affordable Housing Really Affordable?” (Original source: OPB article by Tony Schick, June 3, 2026)
NEWS: SUMMARY of the OPB article “Is Affordable Housing Really Affordable?” (Original source: OPB article by Tony Schick, June 3, 2026)
A low-income housing program is pouring big money into housing many Oregonians can’t afford The federal tax credit provides up…
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› Read more: SquareOne Does It Again with Affordable Housing Done RIGHT!
SquareOne Does It Again with Affordable Housing Done RIGHT!
Rosa Village Co-op Applications Open in October! It’s been an exciting summer at Rosa Village, where these 52 new homes are…
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› Read more: You can find pretty much anything at St. Vinnie’s, including a house
You can find pretty much anything at St. Vinnie’s, including a house
St. Vincent de Paul and HOPE Community Homes partnership brings affordable homeownership opportunities to St. Vinnie’s thrift stores. A great…
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› Read more: A Look Back At The Beginnings of Middle Housing from 2022A Look Back At The Beginnings of Middle Housing from 2022
“Middle Housing in Eugene: Why We Need It and What We Can Do About It”article by Samantha Roberts | Director…
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› Read more: NEWS: Oregon law ending public hearings for most new housing is ‘blatantly unconstitutional,’ lawyer says (The Oregonian, July 27, 2026)NEWS: Oregon law ending public hearings for most new housing is ‘blatantly unconstitutional,’ lawyer says (The Oregonian, July 27, 2026)
West Linn residents are impacted by Oregon’s House Bill 4037, which limits public input on significant housing developments, including a…
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› Read more: NEWS: In Gentrifying Neighborhoods, He’s Lowering Rents (By Elizabeth A. Harris, New York Times, July 24, 2026)NEWS: In Gentrifying Neighborhoods, He’s Lowering Rents (By Elizabeth A. Harris, New York Times, July 24, 2026)
Ascent Housing, led by Mark Ethridge, focuses on maintaining affordable housing in gentrifying areas by offering modest returns to investors,…
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› Read more: NEWS: A low-income housing program is pouring big money into housing many Oregonians can’t afford (by Tony Schick July 15, 2026, Courtesy of Oregon Public Broadcasting in partnership with ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network.)NEWS: A low-income housing program is pouring big money into housing many Oregonians can’t afford (by Tony Schick July 15, 2026, Courtesy of Oregon Public Broadcasting in partnership with ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network.)
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: THINKING OUT OF THE BOX: GIRLS WITH GARDENS
THINKING OUT OF THE BOX: GIRLS WITH GARDENS
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: NEWS: More Than 10% of All Homes Sit Vacant, but Only a Tiny Fraction Are for Sale (By Kiri Blakeley, Realtor.com, July 9, 2026)NEWS: More Than 10% of All Homes Sit Vacant, but Only a Tiny Fraction Are for Sale (By Kiri Blakeley, Realtor.com, July 9, 2026)
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: OPINION: What does Middle Housing Look Like?
OPINION: 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: NEWS: The NIMBY Con (Daily Kos, by All4Truth, June 26, 2026)
NEWS: The NIMBY Con (Daily Kos, by All4Truth, June 26, 2026)
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: NEWS: SUMMARY of the OPB article “Is Affordable Housing Really Affordable?” (Original source: OPB article by Tony Schick, June 3, 2026)
NEWS: SUMMARY of the OPB article “Is Affordable Housing Really Affordable?” (Original source: OPB article by Tony Schick, June 3, 2026)
A low-income housing program is pouring big money into housing many Oregonians can’t afford The federal tax credit provides up…
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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…