Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) — Complimentary Edition – The Blueprint – November 2024

by Community Contributor • November 13, 2024 • Comments Off

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Both in California and across the nation, the recent election held some wins and some losses for housing. Although faces in leadership are changing, the challenge remains – how to provide enough affordable housing for those who need and want it.

We continue to believe that as a community we have both the ability and the will to create housing at all levels. As we renew our resolve to always navigate towards consensus and the common ground, we remain engaged and optimistic.

NeighborWorks America creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities. They additionally create spaces for thought leaders to discuss their strategies and ideas. Check out their podcasts and latest conversations here!

20-Minute Listen

One of the biggest challenges for families in our post-nuclear family age, is the ever-increasing costs of childcare. When it takes two incomes to pay for housing, how do we make sure children are cared for? Read more here.

10-Minute Digest

Progressive reformers continue to urge the emulation of European countries to build a system of public and nonprofit collective ownership of housing. How is that working in our country to date? Find out how the discussion is forming up here.

30-Minute Deep Dive

The racial wealth gap between median Black and White households has remained virtually unchanged from 1992 to 2022. While there has been some narrowing of the Hispanic/White wealth gap, it remains significant and far from parity. Explore the report here.

45-Minute Multimedia