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
Forsyth County Humane Housing Network: Understanding the Current Landscape
Part 1 of the Humane Housing Network’s Current State Assessment, a data-rich look at Forsyth County’s housing ecosystem and what it takes to move residents from urgency to thriving housing conditions. Drawing on a 260-page draft, years of studies, and new mixed-methods research (35+ interviews, focus groups, workshops), the presentation maps the continuum: emergency shelter, … Continue reading Forsyth County Humane Housing Network: Understanding the Current Landscape
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
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