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Nonprofit Housing Developers Deserve Better LIHTC Terms
When it comes to LIHTC deals, nonprofit developers don't get the same advantages big, for-profit developers do. A new fund is setting out to change that.
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How Are LIHTC Rules Enforced—And How Well?
LIHTC developers must follow strict affordability rules—and fulfill other promises—for at least 30 years. While industry insiders insist compliance rates are high, tenant advocates say noncompliance is a real problem.
Cross-Disability Design Makes Housing Better for Everyone
Affordable housing projects should incorporate a range of accessibility features, going above and beyond code requirements.
The Shift to Using More Electricity Will Change How Affordable Housing Is Built
Policymakers and building designers have gone from pushing for energy efficiency to focusing on reducing carbon emissions by using more electrical-based systems. What are some of the benefits and challenges of going all-electric, and how can affordable housers move forward?
How to Retrofit the Housing Economy
Are policy changes enough to address the housing problems we face?
Transforming the Development Industry: A Conversation with Charmaine Curtis
Moving away from financialized housing will take developers who are willing to operate differently.
How Much Time Does Trauma-Informed Community Building Take? It’s Complicated
Building trust takes time. How does that factor into project timelines, and what recommendations do housing development leaders have for others seeking to shift to more resident-centered practices.
Credit Where Credit Is Due: Expanding Access to Capital for BIPOC Developers
The dual financial system affects not only Black and Brown consumers, but Black- and Brown-led firms. In the past two years, CDFIs have focused on shifting access to capital for developers.
Building Differently: Can It Reduce Construction Costs?
Experiments to lower construction costs, from reusing shipping containers to 3D printing walls, have been happening for years. But are any of these approaches able to provide meaningful savings at scale?
How LISC, Enterprise Hope to Bring More Capital to Developers of Color
Two large community development intermediaries have announced major racial equity initiatives that emphasize how affordable housing gets built—and who builds it.