Ourresearchfor the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) applies these principles to housing. We developed a comprehensive strategy for the sector’s transition to a circular economy. It gives priority to local jobs, access to affordable housing, resilient and ...
So in the South, ‘affordable housing’ has to be what people and society can pay for — but it also has to be housing that is adequate and acceptable. The question is, why does inadequate housing persist? One reason, of course, is peoples’ low incomes. ...
I believe neither is acceptable. We must change the way we think: living well does not need to mean having more private spaces; instead, it could mean having more public spaces. A better goal than building bigger houses...
Then, I highlighted a band of affordable cities with housing centered on the $100 per square foot range, which would mean a 2,000 square foot house is about $200k. As an added bonus, I added a column to calculate the change in house prices over the past year, just in case it helps...
“How are we going to house these individuals with affordable housing, how are we going to put those kids into schools, how are we going to give those families jobs and economic development opportunities?” Chris Castro, Orlando’s director of sustainability and resilience, told Smart Cities Div...
taking on a roommate, moving in with family or friends, or looking into community agencies that help find affordable housing or rental assistance,” says Seely. “While this may dent pride somewhat, if it sets you up for greater financial security in the long run and avoids bad debt, it’...
Foreign investment can help to boost both the recipient’s economy and the economy of the country of origin. The foreign country benefits, for example, from the constriction of new infrastructure and the creation of jobs for their local workers, while the country of origin may indirectly benefit...
On the other hand, there are many senior citizens who may need help with household chores, grocery shopping, or just want someone to talk to. By volunteering our time and offering assistance, we can show them that they are not alone and bring joy to their lives. ...
The low-income housing tax credit was also saved. The president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition told NPR that a provision of the bill that would have revoked the tax-exempt status ofprivate activity bonds, a benefit that encourages investment in affordable housing construction by lowe...
Inflation is typically measured using various economic indicators, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Producer Price Index (PPI). These indices track the average change in prices for a basket of goods and services, providing insights into the overall inflationary trends in an economy....