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We're days away from a cliff that will deepen our already severe housing crisis. Our latest Insights Report focuses on why millions of Americans need emergency rental assistance - and need it now. https://t.co/pfswqYVl9u
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 27, 2020
We agree. Transformative change can only come when we commit to building better. Countless environmental benefits from dense housing near transit. https://t.co/rGMHKlW92b
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 24, 2020
"Based on a @uscensusbureau survey conducted from 7.2 - 7.7... 25.3% of the adult population either missed last month’s rent or mortgage payment, or have little to no confidence that they can pay next month’s rent or mortgage on time." https://t.co/mFwyJFRSyg
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 23, 2020
"While the pernicious housing practices of the past may have faded, what remains today are single-family zoning laws that have the de facto effect of limiting or prohibiting affordable, mixed-income dwellings... where economic opportunity is greatest." https://t.co/YHAp7Al3gC
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 22, 2020
Our latest Insights Report analyzes some of the comments on @HUDgov's RFI for the White House Council on Eliminating Barriers to Affordable Housing, written by our intern Megan Vickery. We'll be back with part 2 next week. https://t.co/dOGTV15kgd
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 20, 2020
#ICYMI, we have a new Housing Policy and Affordability Calculator! The Calculator examines how local policies impact impact the cost of rent and availability of housing in Portland, Oregon. Check out our press release on this exciting new tool. #HPACPDX https://t.co/NvcV5ua4LU
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 17, 2020
.@Up4Growth’s own Melissa Winkler will be speaking at @YIMBYDemsSD’s Beers in My Backyard panel on the California’s Affordable Housing Bonus law next Wednesday, July 22. Register today at: https://t.co/GFc1vz5xwG https://t.co/4haii5lFyq
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 16, 2020
Many thanks to @ULINorthwest for giving us the platform to share our latest calculator, and thanks to everyone for tuning in this afternoon! As a reminder, link to #HPACPDX is ➡️ https://t.co/OrvBqJ82WP
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 16, 2020
Best use of #HPACPDX for housing development in Portland?@AdyLeverette - encouraging fact-based conversations
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 16, 2020
Doug Burges - potential rent benefit of tax abatement
Sam Diaz - internalize calculator in policy-making
Our next HPAC project is taking place deep in the Heart of Texas. Stay tuned for our the release of our Austin calculator! #HPACPDX #AustinTx
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 16, 2020