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Welcome Barbara to @Up4Growth! https://t.co/ovM8sIo5MA
— Up for Growth (@Up4Growth) December 6, 2021
A Maine commission recommends the elimination of single-family zoning among (other changes) to spur the creation of affordable homes. State lawmakers now face the task of turning the recommendations into law, a step requiring "a great deal of advocacy."https://t.co/Fp6mUQLe2a
— Up for Growth (@Up4Growth) December 6, 2021
From the Portland Press Herald: Tenants in Cape Elizabeth need a median annual income of $92,000 to lease a two-bedroom apartment at the median price of $2,300 per month. Prospective homeowners need a yearly household income of $174,000 to buy a median-price home of $625,000. https://t.co/Xv5pGbTLz7
— Up for Growth (@Up4Growth) December 1, 2021
Populous U.S. metros are getting a lot of attention during the #HousingCrisis, but local leaders from even the smallest hamlets confront the challenge with roughly the same approach used in large cities - by proposing zoning changes to create more homes.https://t.co/lrOY7Us1Y3
— Up for Growth (@Up4Growth) November 30, 2021
In one of the nation's most expensive and constrained housing markets, new production proposals - even for sites considered ideal by local planners - face zoning obstacles and the need for more education on the beneficial link between housing & transit.https://t.co/OCbCy4HwlK
— Up for Growth (@Up4Growth) November 29, 2021
Even with a severe housing crunch, a population doubling by 2050, and nearly 60% of the city restricted to single-family dwellings, local leaders in Atlanta are encountering fierce opposition to zoning changes that would allow more multi-family homes.https://t.co/vlTAZcRLf6
— Up for Growth (@Up4Growth) November 24, 2021
For those looking for an opportunity to impact housing policy in New York, take a look at this new position at @NYSAFAH. This dynamic organization is a member of @Up4Growth and advocates for state and local policies to increase affordable homes across the empire state. https://t.co/Bj9uaFcXrJ
— Up for Growth (@Up4Growth) November 22, 2021
Montgomery County, Maryland is joining a growing number of cities, counties in its efforts to eliminate exclusionary zoning and other systemic barriers to housing opportunity. More from @shaverk. https://t.co/1eDAreGVnC
— Up for Growth (@Up4Growth) November 20, 2021
While Senate consideration remains, this is a big step: The bill creates a grant program to support regions, states, cities and tribes working to eliminate barriers and spur housing production - while preserving local and regional decision-making & housing policy implementation. https://t.co/snPMSP3uMn
— Up for Growth (@Up4Growth) November 19, 2021
Great remarks on housing discrimination and housing instability from Up For Growth member @RynKilpatrick of @Housing_Next, a panelist at the 15th Annual Lakeshore Fair Housing Conference in Michigan. https://t.co/lNb7ohw4a9
— Up for Growth (@Up4Growth) November 18, 2021