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Changing Narratives and Engaging Communities Toward Better Policy: New York City’s Low-Density Neighborhoods Event Recap

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

New York City’s least-dense community districts are permitting new housing at lower rates compared to the rest of the city, raising questions for policymakers over how to achieve fair and equitable housing growth across a broad range of neighborhood types, according to a recent report from the NYU Furman Center.

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How the City of Canton worked with Wi-Fiber to build a safer and more connected community

AWS Public Sector Blog

Canton’s public safety, traffic management, parks and recreations, libraries, community centers, city hall, and housing authority have all benefited from a unique user experience. Today, the city is nearly there.

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Unhoused individuals gain shelter, prove their identity using AWS-powered solution Kiip

AWS Public Sector Blog

Noah Harlan, left, and Kiip colleagues at Homeless Connect Day event in Los Angeles. Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of disability are crucial for accessing services and applying for housing. Law enforcement knew the name of the suspect and this individual matched a description but did not have any identification.

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Tackling New York City’s Housing Crisis is a ‘Shared Responsibility’

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

Top New York City officials urged state leaders in Albany to provide the necessary funding and legislative support to build additional housing as the city contends with its worst housing crunch in over 50 years. "We percent—the lowest mark since 1986, according to the latest NYC Housing and Vacancy Survey released last Thursday.

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NYU Furman Center Releases State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods in 2022

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

NYU Furman Center Releases State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods in 2022 We are thrilled to announce the release of the comprehensive report the State of New York City's Housing and Neighborhoods in 2022. The event will be held in person, although attendees can also join via zoom.

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What is a land bank?

Center for Community Progress

State laws gives land banks their unique powers. A community land trust is a nonprofit that owns and provides permanent community control of land and affordable housing through “ground leases.” Community priorities and state laws determine what land banks can do with properties.

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Local Government Support for Privately Owned Affordable Housing

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

By most accounts, the need for affordable housing across North Carolina is massive. According to 2019 census data, over a million North Carolina households are “cost burdened,” meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing. What can local governments do to address the need for more affordable housing ?