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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

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However, there is a purposeful shift under way toward a concept that prioritizes equity at every step of the process to enable inclusive communities around transit stops. Voters approved funding for this program in 2020 with equity as a mandate. For many people, living car-free is not a choice.

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How Employer-Assisted Housing Programs Are Paving a Path to Homeownership

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Though currently implemented mostly by large corporations, EAH programs are beneficial for all existing employees and are an attractive incentive for incoming employees as well. The program is initially available in Washington, Virginia, and Tennessee, where the online retailer has major hubs. New-Home Sales. Human Resources.

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What's next for affordable housing in 2024?

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We expect current trends of providing wraparound services at the lowest-income levels and for special needs groups to continue. However, at more moderate-income levels and in smaller buildings, we’re seeing fewer dedicated amenities. And how are people responding?” Looking Beyond the Building. The results thus far are mixed.

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The future of the 20-minute city

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The future of the 20-minute city 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/17/2023 - 14:20 Urban Planning Gensler's Stacey Olson breaks down the pros and cons of the "20-minute city," from equity concerns to data-driven design. They can be designed with principles rooted in sustainability, health and well-being, and social equity—or not.

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Working to Improve Access to Affordable Housing

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While the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) commends the Biden administration’s effort to address affordable housing , its plan puts too much emphasis on government solutions and nonprofit organizations at the expense of private enterprise. Solving the Housing Affordability Crisis Requires Reshaping Public Policy.

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Working to Improve Access to Affordable Housing

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While the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) commends the Biden administration’s effort to address affordable housing, its plan puts too much emphasis on government solutions and nonprofit organizations at the expense of private enterprise. But these steps alone aren’t sufficient for the challenge.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

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In the Finance category, finalists include organizations focused on construction financing, shared-equity models, and renter programs that support increased savings and equity. Four MINTs now operate in Boston, Fresno, KC, and Tulsa. Public Policy and Regulatory Reform Black Homeownership Collaborative | Washington D.C.