Housing & Development
Affordable homes, zoning rules, and smarter, safer neighborhoods.
Address Housing Displacement
Advocate for policies that prevent gentrification and displacement
Advocate for Transit-Oriented Development
Promote housing near public transportation
Attend Planning Commission Meetings
Participate in local land use and development decisions
Navigate Housing Assistance Programs
Access government programs for housing support
Run for Planning Commission
Seek appointed positions to directly influence community development
Support Affordable Housing
Advocate for diverse housing options in communities
Support Sustainable Building Practices
Promote energy-efficient and environmentally responsible development
Understand Community Development
Support programs that improve neighborhood economic opportunities
Understand Fair Housing Laws
Recognize and report housing discrimination
Understand Historic Preservation
Support efforts to protect community character and heritage
Understand Housing Finance
Navigate mortgage systems and homeownership support programs
Understand Property Tax Housing
Know how property taxes fund local services and affect housing costs
Understand Regional Planning
Engage with multi-jurisdictional approaches to housing and development
Understand Zoning and Development Power
Learn how planning commissions, developers, and residents compete for control of local development
Understand Zoning Basics
Know how local zoning laws affect neighborhood development