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Proposed legislation in New Haven may make it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, or tiny homes, on their property. Officials say it’s a new approach to solving the city’s housing crisis.
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Connecticut’s Coalition to End Homelessness said they plan to ask the state for $20 million this legislative session to address homelessness. This year, they received $5 million.
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Long Island nonprofit ERASE Racism has released an online mapping tool to help users identify areas with high opportunities for affordable housing.
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Long Islanders can now access a new tool to understand residential zoning districts. A group of nonprofit organizations created an online map that shows more than 1,200 different zones that impact homeowners, developers and housing advocates.
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A ribbon cutting ceremony took place for the opening of the Thomas Merton Family Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut which will provide essential services to the homeless.
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Connecticut had the fourth-highest increase of house prices in the country. A housing market with low inventory is likely playing a role, experts say.
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Legislators and housing advocates convened for the fourth annual Connecticut Affordable Housing Conference this week, to explore policy solutions at the state and local level.
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At the beginning of the year, there were more than 3,000 people in Connecticut experiencing homelessness. Gov. Ned Lamont said it’s due in part to mental health, addiction and a rise in housing costs.
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Connecticut leaders announced $7 million in state funding to support a new affordable apartment building in New Haven, and invest in making the area safer for pedestrians.
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Advocates, research experts and journalists gathered virtually in a panel this week to discuss the persisting challenges of eviction in Connecticut.