What Is NIMBYism and How Do Affordable Housing ... - Shelterforce
WEBNov 17, 2021 · NIMBYism is often driven, more or less openly, by racism and classism. But the concerns more commonly voiced are about increased crime, traffic congestion, strain on sewers, overcrowded schools, and lowered property values and “quality of life.”. When developments are built, however, these fears rarely come to pass. Some examples:
Helping Tenants with Mental Health Challenges Who Are at Risk of ...
WEBJun 14, 2022 · Reported Article Housing. Helping Tenants with Mental Health Challenges Who Are at Risk of Eviction. Support at all stages of an eviction could help vulnerable tenants navigate the process, avoid being removed from their home, or if they are evicted, help them catch their footing.
Prioritizing Inclusion and Equity in Mixed-Income Communities …
WEBJul 12, 2019 · We are thrilled to announce a new, fifth volume in the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s What Works series, What Works to Promote Inclusive, Equitable Mixed-Income Communities. The volume includes 50 essays to be released over the next 18 months and is funded by the Kresge Foundation. Foundation president and CEO Rip Rapson penned the ...
Understanding Community Land Trusts - Shelterforce
WEBJul 12, 2021 · A community land trust (CLT) is a structure that allows land to be held “in trust” for community needs, outside of the influence of market pressures. A classic CLT is an independent community-controlled entity that owns land and takes care of (or “stewards”) that land, making sure it is being used in ways that support the community it ...
The Past, Present, and Future of Community Development
WEBJul 17, 2013 · Since 1980, LISC has invested $11.1 billion ($1.1 billion in 2010 alone) in community development, which contributed to $33.9 billion in total development of 277,000 affordable homes and millions of square feet of retail and community space, not to mention schools, child care facilities, and children’s playing fields.
Reagan’s Legacy: Homelessness in America - Shelterforce
WEBMay 1, 2004 · Another of Reagan’s enduring legacies is the steep increase in the number of homeless people, which by the late 1980s had swollen to 600,000 on any given night – and 1.2 million over the course of a year. Many were Vietnam veterans, children and laid-off workers. In early 1984 on Good Morning America, …
Duluth Indigenous Groups Reframe Climate Work in Cultural Context
WEBAug 18, 2020 · In 2017, the American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) based in Duluth, Minnesota, was one of five urban organizations in the United States to receive a Climate and Cultural Resiliency grant of $100,000 from Enterprise Community Partners to incorporate arts, culture, and creativity into climate resilience projects.
Tiny House Villages in Seattle: An Efficient Response to Our ...
WEBMar 15, 2019 · In 2017, I wrote a piece for Shelterforce on Seattle’s then-emerging effort to build tiny houses to shelter homeless families, couples, and singles. Over the past three years, Seattle has led the country in piloting this response to the homelessness crisis. There are now 10 tiny house villages located throughout Seattle on government, private, nonprofit, and church-owned properties.
Getting Medicaid to Pay for Pest Control - Shelterforce
WEBJun 3, 2022 · The idea is that if this carefully targeted comprehensive pest treatment, which costs about $1,000, successfully reduces repeat hospitalizations, which cost about $6,000 on average, according to DOHMH, it will easily pay for itself. The health department expects the pilot to reach 1,200 children, translating to millions of dollars saved.
The U.S. Health Care System: Players and Incentives
WEBOct 23, 2020 · The Public Health System . COVID-19 has put the spotlight on the country’s public health system, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines as “all public, private, and voluntary entities that contribute to the delivery of essential public health services within a jurisdiction.” In other words, from the national level—the CDC—to the local health department ...