The Housing Choice bill is an important step that would create the opportunity for municipalities to achieve their housing goals through simple majority decision-making. With the hope of action on the bill by year end, Susan discusses its potential. Click here to read Susan’s October op-ed in Banker & Tradesman.
Millennials Want Homeownership; Let’s Not Leave Them Behind
Realizing the Potential of Opportunity Zones
Last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act introduced a new provision for Opportunity Zones, which encourages investors to put money into development projects in needy communities by providing significant tax breaks. In her latest op-ed, Susan discusses the potential of the unprecedented program to benefit areas with the greatest needs.
Modular Construction: Developing its Potential for Housing, Slowly But Steadily
The Link Between Health & Housing
Research shows that keeping people healthy is about more than medicine, and hospitals are taking notice. In her latest op-ed, Susan highlights how medical institutions are increasingly playing a key role in addressing the significance of quality, stable housing as a social determinant of health. Click here to read Susan’s April op-ed. Image adapted from David…
Defending the Community Reinvestment Act
The CRA has been a critical tool for increasing access to credit – and homes – to low-income Americans, including people of color. Susan describes why the CRA is still very relevant – even in a changed lending environment – as well as why it is more essential now than ever. Click here to read Susan’s…