Amid California’s housing availability and affordability crisis, many community members, like teachers, firefighters, first responders and service workers, are struggling to find a roof over their heads, leaving them with no other choice but to live behind the community they have … [Read more...] about Apple pledges $2.5 billion to fight California’s affordable housing crisis
Affordable Housing
Oregon is now leading the nation when it comes to affordable housing
When it comes to affordable housing, no state is tackling the issue as aggressively as Oregon. This past week, the Beaver State passed a law that will effectively enact a state-wide ban on single-family zoning, which has come under scrutiny as housing costs have soared and … [Read more...] about Oregon is now leading the nation when it comes to affordable housing
This startup creates new affordable housing—without constructing new buildings
Affordable housing is expensive to build–and that means construction is happening far too slowly to meet demand. In Atlanta, a startup called PadSplit is adding new affordable units more quickly by reusing rooms in single-family homes instead. Rather than building new buildings, … [Read more...] about This startup creates new affordable housing—without constructing new buildings