housing advocates
Coverage of housing advocates in the Nexus archive.
- Chelsea NYCHA project gets federal greenlight as litigation persists
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) received federal approval to convert Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea housing to Section 8, involving demolition and rebuilding for 2,056 residents with plans for thousands of mixed-income units. Housing advocates oppose the project, citing displacement risks and insufficient low-income housing, while NYCHA argues it aligns with its mission and includes healthcare and community facilities.
- New federal housing law could help Nashville tackle affordability crisis, advocates say
A new federal housing law has been enacted, and housing advocates believe it could provide Nashville with tools to address its growing affordability crisis.
- Eaton Fire Survivors Seek $25 Million Recovery Fund
Eaton Fire survivors and housing advocates are urging California lawmakers to include a $25 million recovery fund in the state budget to aid rebuilding and prevent displacement. The proposed Community Aid for Rebuilding and Equity (CARE) Fund, introduced by Sen. Sasha Renee Perez, aims to address gaps in homeowner support and preserve housing.
- Altadena Fire Survivors to Press Lawmakers for $25 Million Rebuild Fund Before Budget Deadline
Eaton Fire survivors, housing advocates, and community leaders will hold a news conference urging state lawmakers to include a proposed $25 million rebuild fund in the California state budget to support wildfire recovery and prevent displacement. The Community Aid for Rebuilding and Equity Fund, introduced by state Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, aims to provide rebuild-gap grants for homeowners and preserve affordable housing in Altadena.