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Housing & Development

Affordable homes, zoning rules, and smarter, safer neighborhoods.

15 skills

Address Housing Displacement

Advocate for policies that prevent gentrification and displacement

Intermediate
5 questions

Advocate for Transit-Oriented Development

Promote housing near public transportation

Intermediate

Attend Planning Commission Meetings

Participate in local land use and development decisions

Easy

Navigate Housing Assistance Programs

Access government programs for housing support

Beginner
1 questions

Run for Planning Commission

Seek appointed positions to directly influence community development

Advanced

Support Affordable Housing

Advocate for diverse housing options in communities

Easy

Support Sustainable Building Practices

Promote energy-efficient and environmentally responsible development

Intermediate

Understand Community Development

Support programs that improve neighborhood economic opportunities

Intermediate

Understand Fair Housing Laws

Recognize and report housing discrimination

Beginner

Understand Historic Preservation

Support efforts to protect community character and heritage

Easy
5 questions

Understand Housing Finance

Navigate mortgage systems and homeownership support programs

Intermediate

Understand Property Tax Housing

Know how property taxes fund local services and affect housing costs

Easy

Understand Regional Planning

Engage with multi-jurisdictional approaches to housing and development

Advanced

Understand Zoning and Development Power

Learn how planning commissions, developers, and residents compete for control of local development

Easy

Understand Zoning Basics

Know how local zoning laws affect neighborhood development

Beginner