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Affordable housing

San Antonio’s revised infill policy went into effect today, but some advocates doubt its effectiveness at providing affordable housing

  • by Beth Legg
  • Posted on January 2, 2019January 2, 2019
  • Local issues

The typical San Antonian might feel unmoved by the phrase “Center City Housing Infill Policy (CCHIP).” With the city providing few intentional community engagement efforts about CCHIP, most people don’t know that CCHIP is much […]

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The 8 things I’ve learned in my 40+ years in housing and community development

  • by John Henneberger
  • Posted on September 7, 2018September 7, 2018
  • Activities

I’m often asked to summarize what I have learned in my 40+ years of activism in the field of housing and community development. Here is what I’m saying these days… 1. Community development. The quality […]

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Texas Housers tells state lawmakers that neighborhoods across the state must meet basic standards that keep Texans safe

  • by Christina Rosales
  • Posted on May 31, 2018May 31, 2018
  • State issues

Texas Housers urged state lawmakers this afternoon to ensure that all neighborhoods where Texans make their homes meet the basic needs for a decent quality of life: clean drinking water and air, proper drainage infrastructure, […]

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Sweeping new fair and affordable housing proposed by three Austin City Council members

  • by John Henneberger
  • Posted on April 4, 2018
  • Local issues

Austin City Council members Garza, Renteria, and Casar have announced a sweeping progressive fair and affordable housing agenda. Here is the outline of the proposal… HOUSING JUSTICE AGENDA Council Members Garza, Renteria, and Casar represent […]

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It’s increasingly difficult for low-income people to find an affordable home

  • by Christina Rosales
  • Posted on October 26, 2017
  • National issues

The sharp rise in demand for apartment homes and ever-increasing rents have left very low-income households with  few options for finding a home they can afford, according to a report that Freddie Mac released this […]

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Saturday rally in Austin to kick off national week of action against federal housing cuts

  • by Will Livesley-O'Neill
  • Posted on July 21, 2017
  • Uncategorized

The Trump administration’s proposed 2018 budget cuts for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development would hit Texas hard. The state stands to lose an estimated $494 million in federal housing funds, impacting more […]

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State bans another local affordable housing tool with anti-linkage fees legislation

  • by Will Livesley-O'Neill
  • Posted on May 24, 2017May 30, 2017
  • Uncategorized

Follow housing issues at the Texas Legislature and our full bill tracker here.  Texas’ major cities face a housing affordability crisis – and the state government keeps taking away their tools to solve it. Affordable housing is […]

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Texas Housers spent 2 days in the Rio Grande Valley's colonias, surveying the damage caused by last week's floods. More than a week later residents are wading through waste and swatting mosquitoes lingering in the standing water in yards and drainage ditches. Let's work to advocate for adequate infrastructure and drainage for all communities! #rgv #laluchasigue
The EPA is holding public meetings today in Donna and Alamo about the long-awaited plan to remediate toxic Donna Lake. Residents have the opportunity to make their voices heard! Visit texashousers.org for details. #rgv #environmentaljustice
Our researchers and advocacy staff work hard to uncover and address inequities and achieve social change. We think they're superstars 🌟and apparently so does @thehumansolution !! Thank you for donating 7 @upliftdesk (s) to our staff! 🙏🏽
On a recent trip to San Diego, our research director Charlie Duncan spotted some powerful street art in a community facing gentrification and environmental injustice.
I'm anticipating big new #FairHousing enforcement actions in Houston after today's meeting of fair housing enforcement experts Daniel Bustamante, Bill Tisdale and Fred Freiberg
TxLIHIS Rio Grande Valley co-director Josué Ramírez and ARISE organizer Andrea Landeros give a presentation on our drainage campaign to the Sierra Club's mixer in McAllen last night
Chrishelle Palay @texashousers is talking about #FairHousing problems facing Houston at Rice Kinder Institute event
Veteran community organizer Lourdes Zamarron shares pointers with @TexasHousers organizer Ezenachi Rasidi
Josué speaks to LUCHA leaders at a monthly training. Supporting people to engage in the democratic process to address neighborhood inequality is our most important and proudest job.

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