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The rules of the game—and the attitudes of the players—have an enormous effect on community development work at all levels. Here we look at some of the conversations about how to shift that policy for the better.
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How State Coalitions Are Advancing Community Ownership of Housing
In recent years, housing coalitions promoting community land trusts and real estate cooperatives have formed in multiple cities and states—and they are achieving results. Nonetheless, a lot of work is needed to achieve the policy changes these groups desire.
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We Need a Plan for Decarbonization That Doesn’t Displace Renters
More and more cities and states have plans to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in housing. Here’s how we can avoid possible harms to renters.
Federal Funding Freeze Memo Rescinded—But We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet
The day after a judge put a temporary block on a federal funding freeze, the administration rescinded the memo that started it all. Here’s why mixed messaging has left advocates confused–and housing funds in jeopardy.
Condos—a Key Source of Affordable Housing for Homeowners—Are in Jeopardy
Decades of increasing costs and deferred maintenance could lead to people losing their homes, unless changes are made.
Federal Funding Freeze Temporarily Blocked—Could Have Meant Wave of Evictions
President Trump’s order that would freeze already-appropriated federal funding has been delayed until Feb. 3. The order has raised alarm and dread in the housing world.
How Might Tariffs and Deportations Affect Affordable Housing Development?
Many affordable housing developers worry Trump’s proposed taxes on imports and crackdown on immigration will be detrimental to the industry. Others hope deregulation reduces development costs enough to offset those effects. What’s the most likely outcome?
How Housing and Community Development Advocates Are Preparing for Trump
Advocates are looking for common ground to work with the new administration, but are also prepared to defend critical policies and programs that could come under attack.
What has Measure ULA Done so Far?
Los Angeles has imposed an additional tax on luxury home sales to generate millions for housing efforts in the city. Shelterforce checks in on where the money has gone, and what’s to come.
Trump’s Pick to Lead HUD Has Opposed Efforts to Aid the Poor
As HUD secretary, Scott Turner would oversee billions in housing aid, but as a Texas state legislator he voted against protections for poor tenants and has called government assistance “one of the most destructive things for the family,” according to a recent ProPublica report.
How Fast Could the Trump Administration Make HUD, Fair Housing Changes?
The incoming administration’s plans could include taking apart the agency and withdrawing the AFFH rule. What specific changes have been hinted at and how easily might they be accomplished?
How Fast Could Financial Regulations, Treasury Programs Change Once Trump Takes Office?
Affordable housing and neighborhood investment programs are closely tied to banking and the Treasury Department. What is the incoming administration’s attitude toward some key financial regulations, and how easy would it be for them to enact changes?
Fixing the Housing Crisis Beyond Supply, a Webinar
What are the root causes of the housing crisis and how can we address them?
Shelterforce’s Top 10 Stories of 2024
Our original reporting about dangerous proposals, property insurance woes, and other threats to affordable housing (and what we can do about them) were some of our most-read stories of the year.