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DC Attorney General sues Housing Authority over accessibility violations; advocates cite systemic failures

Over 200 tenants — who’ve been waiting years to receive reasonable disability accommodations — are at the forefront of the lawsuit against the D.C. Housing Authority.

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DC Housing Authority launches waitlist update campaign

The D.C. Housing Authority seeks to increase public housing opportunities by updating its current waitlist.

The figure 19.5 billion on a phone calculator.

Budget mark-ups feature small wins for housing advocates

D.C. Council committees proposed small increases to housing programs and social services during the markup process, but did not meet housing advocates’ demands.

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Residents elect Kenneth Council and Denise Blackson to DCHA board

Public housing residents elected Kenneth Council and Denise Blackson to the DCHA oversight board.

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What housing advocates want from the budget

Housing advocates are asking the council for increased investment for tenant-based vouchers and housing repairs and to increase accountability for next year’s budget.

American University’s Metropolitan Policy Center delivers lecture on Barry Farm

At a lecture hosted by American University on March 30th, Dr. Michael R. Fisher spoke about how the city has failed to deliver on its promises throughout the Barry Farm redevelopment project and the harmful effects of the mass residential displacement the project has incurred.

DC’s public housing authority renews promise to ‘build first’

The D.C. Housing Authority is redeveloping Greenleaf Public Housing in Southwest D.C. and has promised residents their right to remain in the neighborhood. Residents impacted by redevelopment call for greater accountability from the agency to make sure their promise is upheld.

From the mitten to Maryland part II

Cortney R. Singor shares her experience with homelessness and how she got started with Street Sense.

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FAQ: How to apply for housing in DC and what to expect

How does a homeless person in Washington, D.C. find housing? Here’s what you should know about a house application & process for finding housing.

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Public Housing Budget

Artist/Vendor Reginald Black, a.k.a. “Da street reportin’ artist” pens thoughts on DC’s budget debate concerning housing.

Photo of activists holding a sign stating "fix public housing now"outside the DC Council on May 28.

DC Council deliberates mayor’s proposed budget at last work session before their first draft is released

At a nearly nine-hour-long work session held on July 8, councilmembers deliberated over the mayor’s proposed budget, recommending a variety of changes intended to help bolster programs they feel are most needed.

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Bowser’s $400M for housing could be a game changer, but the program struggles to produce for those most in need

The Mayor’s FY2022 request to increase the Housing Production Trust Fund is now being considered by the D.C. Council, but the fund has not met past targets to assist low-income residents.

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DC’s proposed FY 2022 budget to increase funding for affordable housing

Highlights from Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed $17.5 billion budget, which allocates $505.1 million in federal aid to support development of affordable housing.

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Bowser calls for $400 million investment in affordable housing

As part of her goal to construct thousands of new homes across the city by 2025, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is seeking approval from the D.C. Council to invest an additional $400 million into affordable housing over the next two years.

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DCHA falls short on transparency in Barry Farm development

Inconsistent communications from the DC Housing Authority and other agencies continues to harm the community’s trust in Barry Farm’s redevelopment.

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DC Council votes to advance Comp Plan amendment

In the first of two rounds of votes, the DC Council moved proposed revisions forward to the Comprehensive Plan, despite ongoing displacement and gentrification concerns.

Poster says "The Comp Plan is Racist. Stop the mayor's changes to the DC comprehensive plan! Stop green light for intense development without community planning. Stop $85 billion giveaway to developers with no low-income housing or benefits. Stop continued displacement of Black and brown DC residents. Take Action: Tell the DC Council no more displacement and racism in our city." Row houses are visible behind where it has been tacked up.

Council advances Comprehensive Plan amid concerns of racial inequity

D.C. Council votes to advance the Comprehensive Plan amendment, despite concerns of exacerbating racial inequity.

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What is affordable housing, anyway?

Libby Soloman of Greater Greater Washington analyzes affordable housing in the District.

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Overloaded with landlords and real-estate developers, Bowser’s “Saving DC’s Rental Housing Market Strike Force” leaves out marginalized tenant voices

Tenant voices were conspicuously absent from the deliberation on recommendations that will affect the District’s most vulnerable renters’ ability to remain housed through the end of the pandemic and long after.

DC task force recommends major investments in affordable housing to prevent crime

The District Task Force on Jails and Justice made 80 recommendations to the Mayor to invest in more affordable housing, to help communities and prevent crime.

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