The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents the most significant federal housing-policy package in years. Yet it should not be mistaken for a large new housing appropriation. The law creates tools, modernizes programs, reduces selected barriers, and changes what local governments and housing organizations are allowed to do. Whether it produces meaningful results in … Continue reading What the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Means for Forsyth County
Franklin County’s Housing Crossroads: What the Data Tells Us, and What We Can Do
Franklin County is no longer a “sleepy rural county” at Raleigh’s edge; it is now one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities. The population of this county rose an estimated 11.7% from 2020 to 2024 and is projected to climb another 10.5% by 2030. Growth has brought higher incomes to the community from those working in … Continue reading Franklin County’s Housing Crossroads: What the Data Tells Us, and What We Can Do
Forsyth County’s Housing Crisis by the Numbers: A Data-Driven Call to Action
If you’ve been following conversations about housing in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, you know things are tough for those seeking decent affordable homes. The latest presentation from Innovative Research Insights, “Current State – the Data,” lays out the reality with sharp clarity. Using fresh data from local, state, and national sources, IRI reveals just how … Continue reading Forsyth County’s Housing Crisis by the Numbers: A Data-Driven Call to Action
A Decade in Review: What Winston-Salem’s Housing Reports Reveal About Our Path Forward
Recording of the live presentation and panel discussion of this report may be accessed HERE What does a decade of research, planning, and community debate tell us about the future of housing in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County? The recently released report, Preservation, Production, & Policy: Comprehensive Strategies for Addressing Housing Needs in Winston-Salem & Forsyth … Continue reading A Decade in Review: What Winston-Salem’s Housing Reports Reveal About Our Path Forward
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