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NIMBY opposition to affordable housing and shelter takes many forms
There are few places in this country that have enough affordable rental housing or shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Part of this is due to “Not In My Back Yard” (NIMBY) opposition in cities around the country playing a large role in halting new shelter, transitional housing, and affordable rentals. Fair housing research in New…
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HUD launches House America Initiative to reduce homelessness
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has launched a new effort to reduce homelessness around the country. HUD’s House America Initiative will help state and local governments use pandemic relief funds for re-housing persons who are homeless. It will also help build new supportive and affordable housing. There are 26 state, tribal, and…