Tag #Affordable Housing

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Berlin Misses Housing Construction Target Amidst Ongoing Crisis

Berlin's 2024 housing construction fell short of the annual 20,000-unit target, reaching only 15,000 units—the lowest since 2016—despite the CDU/SPD coalition's focus on construction to combat the city's housing crisis; Senator Gaebler attributes this to the ongoing construction crisis, high interes...

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Record High US Homelessness in 2024: 18% Increase Driven by Systemic Issues

A record 771,480 people experienced homelessness in the US in January 2024, an 18% increase year-over-year, primarily due to affordable housing shortages, inflation, and the end of pandemic aid; this disproportionately impacted families and Black Americans.

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U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024

The 2024 HUD report reveals a significant 18% increase in U.S. homelessness, reaching over 770,000 individuals, primarily due to a rise in asylum seekers, insufficient affordable housing, and natural disasters; however, veteran homelessness saw an 8% decrease.

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US Homelessness Hits Record High in 2024

A January 2024 US Department of Housing and Urban Development report revealed a record 771,480 people experiencing homelessness, an 18% increase from 2023, with the largest increase among families with children; factors include affordable housing shortages, inflation, and the end of pandemic aid.

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U.S. Homelessness Surges 18.1% in 2024

The U.S. saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness in 2024, reaching over 770,000 people, largely due to unaffordable housing, natural disasters, and a migrant surge; family homelessness rose nearly 40%, while veteran homelessness dropped 8%.

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Bayernheim Falls Short of Housing Targets: Only a Fraction of Promised Apartments to be Completed by 2025

Bayernheim, Bavaria's state-owned housing company, will likely complete far fewer than the 10,000 apartments promised by 2025, reaching only a four-figure number by year's end, despite an increase in construction pace and over 4100 apartments currently under construction, highlighting the challenges...

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Record High Homelessness in US: 770,000 Experiencing Homelessness in January 2024

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual report reveals a record 770,000 people experiencing homelessness in January 2024, up 18% from the previous year due to factors including the end of pandemic aid, increased housing costs, and a rise in asylum seekers.

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U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024 Amidst Housing Crisis and Natural Disasters

A new report reveals an 18% increase in U.S. homelessness in 2024, impacting over 771,000 people, with families experiencing the largest surge (39%), while veterans saw an 8% decrease; the rise is linked to the affordable housing crisis, inflation, natural disasters, and immigration.

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U.S. Homelessness Surges 18.1% in 2024

A new federal report reveals an 18.1% increase in U.S. homelessness in 2024, exceeding 770,000 individuals, primarily due to unaffordable housing, natural disasters like the Maui wildfire, and a rise in migration to major cities; this increase follows a 12% rise in 2023.

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US Homelessness Soars to Record High of Over 770,000 in 2024

The number of homeless people in the US soared to a record high of over 770,000 in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, driven by factors including a lack of affordable housing, increased migration, and natural disasters, according to a HUD report.

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England's Housing Crisis: Two-Thirds of Working Renters Struggle to Pay

A YouGov poll reveals that 68% of working private renters in England struggle to pay rent, prompting calls for £11.5 billion in annual investment to build 90,000 social homes, a measure deemed essential to address the housing crisis and achieve the government's target of 1.5 million new homes.

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Affluent California Town on Brink of Bankruptcy Amidst Housing Mandate

The affluent California town of Portola Valley, home to Silicon Valley billionaires, is facing financial ruin due to a doubled sheriff's contract ($2.1 million in 2024) and a state-mandated affordable housing requirement of 253 units, despite local resistance and dwindling cash reserves.

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