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We can solve South Florida’s affordable housing crisis
Source: Miami Herald The United States, and South Florida in particular, is in the throes of an affordable housing crisis. Across the nation, too many families — including low-income seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and families with children — struggle to keep a roof over their heads. Read more…
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Denver Hits Housing Goal Early, But Still Has Far to Go
Source: Next City Denver met a five-year affordable housing goal in just four years, reports 7NEWS, the local Denver affiliate. Mayor Michael Hancock set a goal in 2013 of building 3,000 units by the end of 2018. As 7NEWS detailed, since that announcement, the city financed 49 developments, totaling 2,865 rental units and 149 for-sale…
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Micro-apartments downtown get final OK, paving way for compact living
Source: The Palm Beach Post With the city promoting downtown living but high rents making it impossible for many, West Palm Beach commissioners Monday gave final approval to developer Jeff Greene’s micro-apartment project. Banyan Place, a 12-story building proposed for the southeastern corner of Banyan Boulevard and Rosemary Avenue, will include 348 apartments that range…
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Affordable housing a cause of concern for CEOs
Source: Miami Herald This week’s question to the Miami Herald CEO Roundtable: How does the local affordable housing shortage impact your business? What do you think are potential solutions to workforce housing costs? Read more…
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South Florida has affordable housing crisis, officials say
Source: Sun Sentinel Rising property values are pricing many new workers out of South Florida and creating an affordable housing crisis, Palm Beach County officials and real estate experts said during a summit convened Wednesday to address the issue. Read more…
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Palm Beach County set to tackle big problem: Affordable housing
Source: The Palm Beach Post Verdenia Baker hears it from business executives. She hears it from elected officials. She even hears it when she’s at the grocery store. “I often hear, ‘What are you going to do about housing?’” the Palm Beach County administrator said. Read more…
