Tag #Affordable Housing

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Trump Administration Considers Two-Year Limit on Federal Housing Assistance

The Trump administration plans a rule to limit federal housing assistance to two years for 9 million Americans, allowing local authorities to impose time limits and work requirements, excluding the elderly and disabled; the impact on tenants, landlords, and affordable housing remains uncertain.

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EU Proposes Public Aid Rule Changes to Boost Affordable Housing

The European Commission proposed updating public aid rules to allow states to invest in affordable housing, opening a public consultation until July 31st to revise state aid rules for general economic interest services, addressing the housing affordability crisis impacting various income groups.

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Victorian Government Overrides Council, Approves 17-Story Greensborough Housing Tower

The Victorian government approved a 17-story community housing tower in Greensborough, overriding council objections due to its height, lack of family units, and insufficient parking; this is part of a broader initiative to fast-track housing projects via the Development Facilitation Program.

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Mexico's Ambitious Housing Plan: Feasibility and Sustainable Solutions

Architect Miquel Adrià assesses Mexico's plan to build over one million homes, highlighting the feasibility, urgency, and need for sustainable solutions focusing on urban development and collective housing to address a nine-million-home deficit.

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UK Housing Crisis: Calls for Billions in Social Housing Investment

The UK faces a severe housing crisis, costing London councils almost £4m daily, prompting calls to reclassify social housing as critical national infrastructure to unlock billions in investment and address the "worst housing situation in living memory.

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Germany Extends Rent Control Law Until 2029

Germany extended its rent control law until 2029, a move praised by Berlin's Mieterverein as crucial protection for tenants, despite ongoing criticism of loopholes and calls for broader housing market regulation.

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Covenant House's Innovative Model Tackles Youth Homelessness

Covenant House International's Affordable-For-Youth Housing (AFYH) model provides affordable housing for at-risk youth in Los Angeles, California, addressing a critical shortage; two facilities, Linden Commons (12 units) and Olive Tree Commons (16 units) are fully occupied, demonstrating the program...

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\$92 Million Sacramento Railyards Plan Faces Opposition

The Sacramento City Council will vote on June 10th on a \$92 million public funding plan for a downtown railyards and soccer stadium development, facing opposition over insufficient community benefits and affordable housing, despite proponents' claims of economic revitalization.

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Europe's Housing Crisis: ECB Warns of Limited Mortgage Relief

The European Central Bank warned that most homeowners won't see mortgage relief despite interest rate cuts; Germany extended rent increase restrictions until 2029, while Ireland pledged €4 billion annually for housing; Portugal's plan to build on agricultural land faces criticism.

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Brisbane Church Eviction Leaves Tenants Facing Homelessness Amidst Housing Crisis

Michael Guettler and his partner face homelessness in Brisbane after the Uniting Church, which owns Hungerford Farm, their $280/week home, approved an eviction notice to make way for a 92-dwelling estate, despite already low vacancy rates (1%) and a six-year waitlist for social housing.

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Spain Cracks Down on Airbnb to Combat Housing Crisis

Spain's housing rental crisis, fueled by a surge in Airbnb listings, has prompted the government to demand the removal of nearly 66,000 listings, impacting major cities and triggering a debate about tourism's impact on affordable housing.

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Dutch Rent Freeze Plan Faces Potential Collapse

The Dutch government's plan to freeze rents on a portion of social housing faces a potential setback after the Council of State is expected to issue a negative advisory opinion next Monday, due to concerns about insufficient compensation for housing corporations and the plan's complexity.

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