June 16: What we’re reading this week
Some articles we found interesting this week:
The Federal Government's New Plan to (maybe) Give Straight Cash to Renters, via Vox. And a similar approach in Silicon Valley.
Here is a policy brief exploring how direct cash payments can help address homelessness.
Policy makers can solve homelessness with proven solutions: rental assistance and supportive services, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
The Rise of Greenway-Oriented Development: Charlotte’s Urban District Market.
Teacher Housing on School Property. NC Rep. Vernetta Alston filed an interesting bill that aims to use public lands in Durham for affordable rental housing.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools may build affordable housing just for teachers, WFAE reports.
This article gives a good breakdown on the complexity of financing for affordable housing communities.
The median price of Wake County Real Estate decreased by $4,750 to $470,000.
How an American Dream of Housing [modular construction] Became a Reality in Sweden, in the New York Times.
Tennessee legislature passes bill that creates incentives for local affordable housing. Read about it here.