Gov & Politics
City Council Suspends Downtown Housing Incentives, Funds Task Force
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City Council on Thursday approved a six-month moratorium on some development incentives aimed at urban-core housing.
Gov & Politics
Housing Authority: Alazan Courts Residents ‘Ready for a Change’
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More than 65 percent of the Alazan Courts residents want to see new construction on the lot, according to Housing Authority officials.
housing
Affordable Housing Pilot Launches in District 5
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City Council District 5 is now home to a pilot program in which private-public partnerships aim to address the housing needs of low-income residents.
Gov & Politics
Council Approves $61.8M Redevelopment of Eastside’s Red Berry Estate
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The City purchased the 84-acre property at 856 Gambler Rd. for nearly $2.3 million in 2012 and is providing incentives to the developers.
housing
Volunteers Get to Work to Save Miguel’s Home
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“To see these people come – lawyers, politicians – they all rescued me,” Calzada said. “I’m overwhelmed and out of words.”
Gov & Politics
Cuts In Federal Housing Help Would Hurt People’s Health, Research Suggests
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As policymakers consider both health care and housing, that link suggests investing in these assistance programs could yield benefits on both fronts.
CITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Report: Millennials are Flocking to the Suburbs
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San Antonio saw the second largest increase of suburban Millennials nationwide, with 14.4% growth.
Public Safety
‘Holistic Approach’ to Homelessness Making Strides
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Part of the new process involves identifying encampment areas and deploying a strong outreach team that effectively communicates with homeless individuals.
Sponsored
House Hunting? Here’s How to Find a REALTOR® to Help
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SABOR.com is a great resource to search for REALTORS® by location, their specialties, and whether they represent buyers or sellers.
housing
National Housing Policies Leave Poor Families Behind
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One in four families who qualify for housing assistance actually get it, and wait lists for public housing in some cities are measured by decades not years.