Cities Launch New Affordable Housing Initiatives

Cities across the U.S. are pursuing various strategies to address affordable housing shortages. Boulder, Colorado is considering selling the Arapahoe Court property, previously set aside for public housing, due to its floodplain location, with proceeds to fund new affordable housing projects. Cary, North Carolina has eased regulations on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to broaden housing options for diverse groups, although HOA rules may restrict the impact. Milwaukee's city council committee has backed proposals to introduce a new zoning district permitting small apartment developments and to relax ADU construction rules, aiming to support 'missing middle' housing despite some opposition. In San Antonio, 41 new homes have opened in Towne Twin Village for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, supported by the city's affordable housing bond as part of a larger plan to build 1,000 permanent supportive units by 2031.