Building more affordable housing and developing strong local economies may stave off catastrophic events, according to a new study. The report “Bounce Forward, Not Back: Leveraging Resiliency to Promote Equity,” expands on previous research demonstrating that resiliency has roots in sustainable housing and economic justice.
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California Governor designates Opportunity Zones
The Opportunity Zones program was established by Congress in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act to spur long-term private sector investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide. The program is based on the bipartisan Investing in Opportunity Act.
Rural Housing Service participants encouraged to participate in Summer Meals Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (USDA RHS) encourages housing properties and community facilities financed through the Rural Housing Service to participate in the Summer Food Service Program.
Proposed housing rules could raise rent for low-income, elderly
Low-income, subsidized renters may have to pay higher rent, beginning sometime this year, if proposed changes to federal income and housing legislation is signed into law.
Census could undercount some rural communities
A recent report from the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire raises concerns that pockets of rural communities could be undercounted in the 2020 U.S. Census.