Seattle Social Housing Agency Gains Power to Issue Bonds for Affordable Housing
The Seattle City Council has approved a significant financial measure allowing the city's Social Housing Developer to issue bonds, a move intended…
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The 30% Housing Affordability Rule Is Officially Obsolete
Decades-old guidance suggesting housing should cost no more than 30% of income is no longer a realistic benchmark for many, forcing significant…
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A new 92-unit development aims to address housing affordability in St. Augustine, Florida, offering one, two, and three-bedroom apartments for residents earning…
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Atlanta Faces Scrutiny Over Potential Homeless Displacement Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Advocates raise concerns that Atlanta may repeat past patterns of arresting and displacing unhoused residents during major events, as seen during the…
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King County Council Candidates Debate Housing and Experience at Urbanist Forum
Progressive candidates for King County Council District 2, Rebecca Saldaña and Toshiko Hasegawa, outlined their visions for housing and development at a…
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Harvard Report Highlights Housing Challenges: Construction Slows, Sales Stagnate, Costs Rise
A new report from Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies points to a challenging landscape for housing in 2026, with declining…
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London’s Housing Crisis: A Multifaceted Challenge and Potential Solutions
An in-depth analysis of the complex factors driving London's housing affordability issues and a review of proposed and implemented solutions.
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EU Home Prices Surge 53% Since 2015, Raising Housing Affordability Concerns
A new report highlights a significant increase in EU home prices, raising alarms about the right to adequate housing and increasing the…
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Seattle Considers Temporary MHA Adjustments to Revive Stalled Housing Pipeline
The city of Seattle is exploring a two-year "MHA Accelerator" to reduce fees for new developments, aiming to unfreeze its housing pipeline…
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Seattle Social Housing Initiative Moves Forward with First Building Purchase
Seattle's ambitious social housing program has taken a significant step, with the Social Housing Developer agreeing to purchase its first building and…
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