Pinellas superintendent says board approved closure of two schools amid long-term enrollment decline Superintendent Kevin Hendrick said the school board has voted to close two district schools because of lower birth rates and enrollment; district leaders said they are working with municipalities and community partners on potential reuses, including housing or partnerships.

In a bold move to adapt to declining enrollment, Pinellas County's Superintendent has announced the closure of two schools, sparking plans for community-focused repurposing.

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#FL #CommunityHousing #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #PublicEngagement

NVCOG approves brownfield assessment and remediation resolutions for multiple sites The council approved resolutions to accept assessment and remediation awards for several brownfield sites (including Shelton and Waterbury projects) and adopted a resolution to accept a Pin Shop Pond assessment for 20 Main Street in Oakville; votes were recorded by voice and motions carried.

NVCOG is paving the way for revitalization in Connecticut, with new funding set to transform brownfield sites into thriving residential spaces!

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#CT #CommunityHousing #CitizenPortal #UrbanRedevelopment #EnvironmentalRemediation

📣 We’re recruiting a Volunteer Board Secretary for our YorSpace Board

Find out more and apply here:
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#volunteering #communityhousing #housing #secretarypositon #wearehiring

⏰ Reminder: the 23rd Annual First Nations Housing Conference is coming up in Thunder Bay, Feb 24–26, 2026. The Fund will be there for three days of workshops, training, and collaboration on building stronger homes.

Register here: bit.ly/4sO41sR

#FirstNationsHousing #CommunityHousing #FNHC2026

Fall River CPC approves $4.1M in project awards, splits on bonding plan Fall River’s Community Preservation Committee voted to fund a slate of open-space, historic‑preservation and community‑housing projects on Feb. 9, approving major awards (parklet, parking, land acquisition and historic‑preservation grants) while narrowly rejecting several bonding options before agreeing a limited 10‑year bond package for parks.

Fall River's Community Preservation Committee just allocated over $4 million to boost parks, historic sites, and community housing—but a heated bonding debate could change everything!

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#FallRiverCityBristolCounty #MA #CommunityHousing #CitizenPortal #OpenSpace

Sweetwater approves Flagler Center District land-use and zoning changes The City of Sweetwater approved a package of comprehensive-plan and zoning changes to establish the Flagler Center District, a large-scale mixed-use redevelopment the applicant says will include housing, medical, retail and institutional uses. Commissioners voted to adopt plan amendments, a new zoning district, and a rezoning for the specified parcels.

The City of Sweetwater has just greenlit a groundbreaking mixed-use redevelopment plan, promising thousands of jobs and a vibrant community space that redefines living, working, and thriving!

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#FL #CommunityHousing #CitizenPortal #UrbanPlanning #EconomicDevelopment

Event marks Lar Housing Trust’s 10th anniversary A special event to mark Lar Housing Trust rsquo;s 10th anniversary was held at its Meadow House development in Prestonpans. Lar rsquo;s first ever development was at Pinkie Mains in Musselburgh and marked the official launch of the trailblazing charity.

Join us in celebrating Lar Housing Trust's 10th anniversary! What impact do you think community housing initiatives have? #CommunityHousing

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A new snapshot of VIC and QLD shows the rental squeeze is being driven by uncertainty rather than affordability. 
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#HousingCrisis #Australia #CommunityHousing

Rental Instability Intensifies Australia’s Housing Shortage Australia’s rental shortage worsens as short leases and uncertainty drive churn, pushing renters back into the market and deterring landlords.

A new snapshot of VIC and QLD shows the rental squeeze is being driven by uncertainty rather than affordability.
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#HousingCrisis #Australia #CommunityHousing

Mayor credits parks, new housing and business growth as signs Vista is 'thriving' The mayor highlighted downtown revitalization via the Paseo Santa Fe District, new parks including Weave Park, openings of VISTA House and Santa Fe Senior Village, and said more than 300 new businesses located in Vista in 2025, naming firms such as Rivian and ASML.

Vista is thriving with new parks, innovative housing, and over 300 businesses transforming the downtown landscape!

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#VistaSanDiegoCounty #CA #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityHousing #VistaParks #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal

Springfield CPC workshop reviews CPA eligibility, historic-home lottery and Feb. 26 application deadline City staff and committee members detailed what projects qualify for Community Preservation Act funds, explained the historic-home lottery and application requirements, and said applications are due Feb. 26 with seven paper copies plus a digital submission.

Springfield residents can tap into $3 million in Community Preservation Act funds for parks, historic sites, and affordable housing—applications are due February 26!

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#SpringfieldCityHampdenCounty #MA #CommunityHousing #HistoricPreservation #OpenSpace #SpringfieldCommunity

Planning board declares intent to serve as lead agency for proposed 38‑unit Union/Franklin mixed‑use project and keeps public hearing open The planning board declared its intent to serve as lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review process for a proposed five‑story, 38‑unit mixed‑use building at 12–14 Union Street and 4–8 Franklin Street, and voted to keep the public hearing open while CPL engineering review and EAF notifications proceed.

Middletown's Planning Board is moving forward with an ambitious five-story mixed-use project that promises 38 new residential units and ground-floor retail!

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#MiddletownOrangeCounty #NY #CommunityHousing #MiddletownPlanning #CitizenPortal #UrbanDevelopment #EnvironmentalReview

Fair Housing - Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission (RPC) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating development in Fairfield County.

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Contract update: The PY 2025 Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program contract details are now available on the Fairfield County RPC page.
#WebChickUpdate #FairfieldCounty #CHIP2025 #CommunityHousing #ContractUpdate #OhioLocal

Toronto poised to fund first city-sanctioned tiny home community

Toronto is making history by preparing to fund its very first city-sanctioned tiny home community! This exciting step offers a hopeful new path for innovative housing solutions in the city. 🏡✨ #Toronto #TinyHomes #AffordableHousing #CommunityHousing

December newsletter I’m a chartered accountant with over 10 years’ experience in financial services from starting in consultancy to now working at Yorkshire Building Society, where I’ve been for the past 3 years. I’m drawn to purpose driven work, and I want to use my skills to support something that really mat...

Our latest newsletter is out! 🌟 Catch up on the latest community-led housing news from the West & South Yorkshire region. 🏡

Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/1e39ffc57788/may-newsletter-17994921
#communityhousing #yorkshirenews #housingdevelopment #westyorkshire #southyorkshire #newsletterupdate 📩

Votes at a glance — Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, Dec. 9, 2025 Summary listing of formal votes taken by the board during the Dec. 9 meeting, including agenda item, action and outcome.

Sacramento County's Board of Supervisors took decisive action on key issues, from homelessness governance to stormwater utility fees, all passing unanimously!

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#SacramentoCounty #CA #CommunityHousing #PublicGovernance #HomelessnessSolutions #CitizenPortal

Petition: Allow National Lottery funds to support social housing Allow National Lottery funds to support social housing at social rent, whether provided by local authorities, community land trusts, housing co-operatives, or other not-for-profit providers. Change th...

If the government won’t build council houses - we will.

Change the law so charity-run lotteries can fund social housing.

Let councils, charities, co-ops, and communities build homes instead.

👉 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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#CommunityHousing #HousingCrisis

December newsletter I’m a chartered accountant with over 10 years’ experience in financial services from starting in consultancy to now working at Yorkshire Building Society, where I’ve been for the past 3 years. I’m drawn to purpose driven work, and I want to use my skills to support something that really mat...

Our latest newsletter is out! 🌟 Catch up on the latest community-led housing news from the West & South Yorkshire region. 🏡

Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/1e39ffc57788/may-newsletter-17994921
#communityhousing #yorkshirenews #housingdevelopment #westyorkshire #southyorkshire #newsletterupdate 📩

Supporting Tenants: the Power of Support Programs and Services 

🎧 Listen to Let’s Talk Housing, Season 6 Episode 2: “Supporting Tenants: the Power of Support Programs and Services” wherever you get your podcasts.

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#Together4Housing #TenantSupport #CommunityHousing #YouthPrograms #HousingMatters

Planning commission approves revised plan for 265-unit Society Hill Road development The commission approved a conditional-use request for a revised multifamily development on Society Hill Road that reduces units from 309 to 265 and includes buffering and infrastructure conditions; engineering required additional water redundancy and site plans before construction permits.

Opelika's Planning Commission has greenlit a revised multifamily development plan, slashing units from 309 to 265 while ensuring essential infrastructure is in place!

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#OpelikaLeeCounty #AL #UrbanPlanning #CommunityHousing #OpelikaDevelopment #InfrastructureDevelopment

Votes at a glance: November Augusta Planning Commission At its November meeting, the planning panel withdrew one petition and approved five items to forward or take final action: a 28-unit townhome rezoning (Z-25-35), a residential rezone (Z-25-38), a duplex for pediatric cancer families (Z-25-39), a 100-acre heavy-industrial rezoning (Z-25-40) and a Walmart parking variance (PV-25-01).

Big changes are coming to Augusta as the Planning Commission approved a 28-unit townhome project, a duplex for pediatric cancer families, and a massive 100-acre industrial site!

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#AugustaCityRichmondCounty #GA #PublicPolicy #CitizenPortal #CommunityHousing #AugustaPlanning

Developers present four-phase plan for 417425 River Street; board accepts application as complete and schedules hearing Goldstone Architecture presented a four-phase redevelopment for Browns Brewing and Rev Hall that includes expanded outdoor dining, a three-story entrance tower and elevator, a new commercial kitchen, and conversion of upper floors to 11 residential units; board declared the application unlisted under Seeker, accepted materials as complete and tentt

Exciting plans are underway for 417-425 River Street, featuring a stunning glass entrance tower, expanded outdoor dining, and 11 new residential units!

Learn more here

#TroyRensselaerCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #UrbanRenewal #AccessibleDesign #CommunityHousing #TroyDevelopment

November newsletter Our stylish one bedroom apartment combine sustainable living with a striking industrial aesthetic, creating a modern urban retreat. Perfect for individuals, couples, this development offers the best of city living.

Ready to dive into the latest on community-led housing? 🏡🌟 Our November newsletter is out! Catch up on all the news and events. Check it out here: https://mailchi.mp/ed59d535bf8a/may-newsletter-17994330 #CommunityledHousing
#communityhousing #housingforall #sustainableliving #communitydevelopment

The Rise of Timber Construction in UK Community Housing. » The Concrete Jungle Exploring the benefits of CLT in UK community housing and the use of timber construction in the industry to support net zero targets.

Exploring the benefits of CLT in UK community housing and the use of timber construction in the industry to support net zero targets.

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#construction #crosslaminatedtimber #communityhousing

Roy City planning commission backs taller Main Line project, waives 4000 South ground-floor commercial requirement The Roy City Planning Commission voted unanimously Oct. 14 to recommend that City Council allow Main Line Company to raise part of a proposed multifamily building by 10 feet and to eliminate the requirement for commercial space along 4000 South, while developers agree to address a deficient stormwater detention pond and related property transfers.

Roy City's Planning Commission just gave the green light for a controversial development that could reshape the skyline—are taller buildings and less commercial space the future of our neighborhoods?

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#UT #CitizenPortal #InfrastructurePlanning #CommunityHousing

NSNPHA and AHANS Leading the Way in Nova Scotia | Rob Lough | Realtor/Broker Nova Scotia is facing a critical affordable housing shortage, with less than 4% of households living in non-market housing and demand far outpacing supply. At the forefront of addressing this crisis a...

Two organizations, one mission: ensuring all Nova Scotians have access to safe, affordable housing. Meet NSNPHA & AHANS—the leaders uniting our province's housing sector and driving real change #NSHousing #CommunityHousing #NovaScotia
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Brentwood Planning Board Advances Housing Ordinance Updates for ADUs and Multifamily Units Planning Board discusses revisions to housing ordinances to align with state law.

Brentwood's Planning Board is set to revolutionize local housing regulations, paving the way for more diverse and modern living options!

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#NH #CitizenPortal #PublicEngagement #CommunityHousing #UrbanDevelopment #BrentwoodHousing

Merci de votre accueil CSC Somerset Ouest @stephaneoch.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social #HARTHub #LogementPourBesoinsComplexes #ComplexCareHousing #CommunityHousing

City Council Votes 9-1 to Approve Sale of Blighted Property for Development Council members unanimously support redevelopment plan for long-vacant land on First Avenue.

Wausau City Council is divided over a proposed sale of city-owned lots, with tensions rising between supporting community development and ensuring fair market value.

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#WausauMarathonCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #WausauDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #CommunityHousing

Public Housing in Australia: What Changed and Why Comprehensive guide to public housing, community, and social housing, featuring 2024 statistics and policy updates leveraging Australia’s dollar sovereignty.

Public Housing in Australia: What Changed and Why
#CommunityHousing, #PublicHousing
Comprehensive guide to public housing, community, and social housing, featuring statistics and policy updates leveraging Australia’s dollar sovereignty.
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