Advocacy Housing Legislation 
Center for Community Progress
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Two years ago, Missouri State House Representative Kevin Windham began asking questions to try to understand why there were so many vacant and abandoned properties in the communities he represented in suburban St. Louis County Board of Realtors, a housing advocacy nonprofit, legal aid, local elected and government officials, and residents.
Center for Community Progress
DECEMBER 12, 2023
81 percent of land banks consider supporting the creation of affordable housing a top priority. Increasingly, land banks have been called on to respond to growing housing affordability needs. Land bank funding mechanisms vary widely by state and local legislation. Key Takeaways Affordable housing emerged as a top priority.
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Center for Community Progress
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Across the country, small and rural communities grapple with economic challenges and an aging housing stock that leads to similar outcomes: a flood of VAD properties that threaten the health, safety, and resilience of these residents. CP: You played a key role in advocating for West Virginia’s land bank-enabling legislation.
The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
MARCH 4, 2024
Introduction In November of last year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a report 1 (the Report) recommending reforms for the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) System. the legislation establishing them). 5 The similar key behaviors exhibited by both F&F and the FHLBanks should not come as a surprise.
First State Insights
OCTOBER 4, 2021
In her current role, Katelyn leads LiveOn NY’s policy, advocacy, and communications efforts on issues related to affordable senior housing, senior centers, home-delivered meals, home care, and other services for older New Yorkers. Opening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0
Partnership for Public Service
JULY 16, 2024
When Congress passes and the President signs major legislation, federal agencies must translate it into practical action to ensure its goals are realized. A Q&A with leaders who implement major investments We compiled reflections and recommendations from our interviews with leaders of major investment initiatives.
The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
APRIL 3, 2023
Manufactured housing (MH) has recently taken on a high profile among affordable housing advocates, including in the Biden administration. As a result, the search for ideas to increase the usage of MH has been building given the critical affordable housing shortage that has grown for many reasons over at least the last decade.
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