Category: News Articles
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› Read more: NEWS: In Gentrifying Neighborhoods, He’s Lowering RentsNEWS: In Gentrifying Neighborhoods, He’s Lowering Rents
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 affordNEWS: A 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: NEWS: HB 4037, eliminates public hearings for most housing developments
NEWS: HB 4037, eliminates public hearings for most housing developments
West Linn will permit public testimony regarding retail aspects of a 320-unit development proposal but not for housing elements. This…
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› Read more: NEWS: GIRLS WITH GARDENS
NEWS: 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 SaleNEWS: 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: NEWS: The Nimby Con, Daily Kos
NEWS: 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: NEWS: Is Affordable Housing Really Affordable? (OPB)
NEWS: 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: RISK: Fire Safety, Road Safety, Your SafetyRISK: Fire Safety, Road Safety, Your Safety
Floral Hill Drive poses significant safety concerns for emergency access, particularly regarding the proposed Floral Hill Terrace development. The narrow,…
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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: Geotechnical Reports Fall ShortGeotechnical Reports Fall Short
Home demolished in landslide; Developer investigating causeby Gold Meadows & KVAL.com StaffMon, March 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM Updated Tue,…
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› Read more: Landslide Risk?Landslide Risk?
Concerns have been raised regarding geotechnical reports for the Floral Hill Terrace development, which aims to house 40 households in…
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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: 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“…