Posts tagged Hud
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Buying a home in the Washington region is especially hard if you’re physically disabled
As a woman living in the Washington area, I know all about the tight housing market. But because I’m physically disabled, I’m frustrated by more than just high prices. Despite being pre-approved to buy, it’s extremely hard to find an accessible place to live. Keep reading…
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Trump wants to gut funding for affordable housing, transportation infrastructure, and accurate weather reporting
A few days ago, the Trump administration released a budget proposal that included steep cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the US Department of Transportation. Keep reading…
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“We’re already in jail:” Evictions and private policing at Brookland Manor
Some tenants at Brookland Manor say management and a former security company mistreated them, and that the owner, who wants to develop the property, is trying to push them out. This post takes a look at those allegations. Keep reading…
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Would plans for Brookland Manor mean fewer affordable apartments? Yes, if you look closely.
The owners of Brookland Manor say their redevelopment plan would replace all of the existing affordable housing at the complex. Residents and advocates say that isn't true. Read the latest installment in our series on one of DC's most contentious housing cases. Keep reading…
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How the DC government shot itself in the foot at Brookland Manor
MidCity, the company that owns Brookland Manor, wanted to build more housing— and more affordable housing— at Brookland Manor, but the DC government got in the way. Here's how that happened. Keep reading…
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Brookland Manor: What’s there now, what the owners want to build, and what that could mean for affordable housing
Brookland Manor is a large apartment complex in Brentwood, a short walk from the Rhode Island Metro station, where most of the tenants receive some form of government housing subsidy. It’s also home to a case study on development and affordable housing across our region. Keep reading…
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Brookland Manor: A crash course in why housing in DC is so complicated
Just east of the the Rhode Island Avenue Metro, there’s a gigantic housing complex called Brookland Manor. The owners plan to redevelop it and say they’re building far more affordable housing than DC law requires. The people who live there now say the owners aren’t coming close to meeting the area’s need for affordable housing. They’re both right. Keep reading…
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Equitably distribute housing: A priority for DC
A coalition of affordable housing advocates, faith groups, business groups, tenants' groups, developers, and over 250 residents have unified to support more housing, more affordable housing, and targeted support for communities as DC rewrites its Comprehensive Plan. One of those priorities: Equitably distribute housing. Keep reading…
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Myths and misperceptions surrounding public housing and the people who live in it
A lot of Americans believe things about federally subsidized housing that simply aren’t true. You’ll sometimes hear things like, “most federal housing assistance just means people living in government-owned high rises,” or “people who get housing assistance don’t work.” Thankfully, we have data to investigate these beliefs. Let’s look at four of the biggest myths. Keep reading…
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To the next HUD secretary: America can’t be great if we abandon fair housing
For many people, the American Dream means having an affordable place to live, in a safe community with good schools and access to decent jobs. Keep reading…