Tag: Affordable and Available Housing

Season 2 Review: Communities’ Collaborations to push forward solutions 

Season 2 Review: Communities’ Collaborations to push forward solutions 

This season, Brick by Brick covered a variety of different solutions that took us to neighborhoods all across Southwest Ohio and beyond. There were three stories that stood out to, Hernz Laguerre, Jr., this past season because of a recurring theme: multiple individuals and groups in a community joining forces to tackle a problem. In this article we will look at: Neighborhood Food Markets in food desert areas, Meals on Wheels expanding to meet the needs of seniors, Tiny Homes being the right fit for affordable and available housing.

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Cincinnati environmental organization increases neighborhoods’ tree canopy; Louisville study backs up this strategy

Cincinnati environmental organization increases neighborhoods’ tree canopy; Louisville study backs up this strategy

Nonprofit organization, Groundwork Ohio River Valley, (ORV) is increasing the number of trees in Cincinnati neighborhoods that need it most. These efforts stem from a national push from Groundwork USA called the Climate Safe Neighborhoods. This national push aims to increase awareness of climate change on vulnerable neighborhoods and the racial/social injustices that made these neighborhoods vulnerable.

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New Developments add to the community land trusts in Yellow Springs and Cincinnati 

New Developments add to the community land trusts in Yellow Springs and Cincinnati 

(Left and Right) The Cascades Development in Yellow Springs and the new ten unit apartment in Cincinnati add to local land trusts at Home, Inc. and Renting Partnerships respectfully.

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Pennrose adds to the affordable development housing stock in Cincinnati 

Pennrose adds to the affordable development housing stock in Cincinnati 

As part of our summer bonus episodes, we sat down with Geoff Milz from Pennrose Management Company about their developments in Cincinnati and their philosophy of working in partnership with a neighborhood for any project.
Our conversation highlighted their most recent development, Thatcher Flats. Milz walks us through tough decisions that had to be made, the need for affordable housing, and development in general in the Walnut Hills neighborhood.

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Local banker helps educate public about homeownership 

Local banker helps educate public about homeownership 

In Dayton, OH, a Chase Bank, The HomeOwnership Center and other organizations are hosting workshops titled, “Is Homeownership Right for Me?” These events are meant to educate local communities about what it takes to be a homeowner and how local residents can make it a reality for themselves despite their economic background.

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Hamilton County forms new housing partnerships and models to help formerly incarcerated individuals

Hamilton County forms new housing partnerships and models to help formerly incarcerated individuals

Is there a pathway to housing for the formerly incarcerated? Many studies show that housing is a foundation for returning citizens looking to reestablish their lives but without housing are their chances for reentry at risk? We examine a prison ministry, the office of reentry in Hamilton county, and a former inmate to examine how housing is the foundation to reentering society.

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The banks’ role in creating affordable housing

The banks’ role in creating affordable housing

It’s getting increasingly harder to find an affordable place to live. Sky- high rents, fluctuating mortgage rates, expensive home prices and a shortage of housing are all contributing factors. Every year there are incentives for banks to create affordable housing. How much are they doing and is it making a difference?  Credit: Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University  The numbers  The Federal Home […]

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Turning to technology to build more houses 

Turning to technology to build more houses 

If the U.S. builds as many homes as it did last year, experts predict it will take an average of seven and a half years to close the housing gap. How do we speed up construction? One way might be to increase the production of 3D printed houses. This technology is starting to take off in Texas and a few other states. Could it make […]

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Northern Kentucky’s Housing Solutions Menu 

Northern Kentucky’s Housing Solutions Menu 

Responding to a study in 2023, Northern Kentucky is trying to increase their housing stock. Local leaders and non-profits collaborated to create a menu of options called Home for All: Northern Kentucky Housing Strategies. We look at some of the 50 solutions included and talk to stakeholders about the next steps.

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Land trusts help local residents find housing in sought-after communities

Land trusts help local residents find housing in sought-after communities

(Left to Right) ) Valerie Chronis-Bickett and Joy Brown are two beneficiaries of land trusts that provide permanently affordable housing. They live in the Yellow Springs and Cincinnati areas, respectively, and are able to live in their desired areas for an affordable price.

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