affordable housing crisis
Coverage of affordable housing crisis in the Nexus archive.
- Mayor Rob Harrington takes charge as Charlotte City Council returns Monday
Charlotte City Council resumes work on Monday with Mayor Rob Harrington leading discussions on issues including I-77 tolls and the affordable housing crisis. Harrington emphasizes respectful community engagement during debates.
- Whenever you hear about an encampment ‘sweep,’ first ask: Where will the people go?
The article discusses the ongoing issue of unsheltered encampments in U.S. cities, focusing on Minneapolis and St. Paul, where local governments have cleared encampments under public safety concerns. It highlights the lack of viable alternatives for displaced individuals and criticizes the absence of a comprehensive solution to poverty, addiction, and housing crises.
- Our safety net was already full of holes. They’re only getting bigger
The article highlights the growing inadequacy of U.S. social safety net programs, particularly housing and food assistance, as costs for essentials like housing and healthcare outpace wages. It details systemic issues such as long waitlists for Section 8 housing, administrative errors in assistance programs, and policy decisions that prioritize tax cuts over support for low-income families.
- Comptroller Mark Levine blasts NY rent-stablized policies for housing crisis: ‘It’s outrageous’
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine criticized state and Big Apple rent policies for contributing to the city's affordable housing crisis, calling it 'outrageous'.