Deschutes County: RFP for Redmonds Desert Rise managed camp draws no viable bids; staff directed to pursue alternatives County staff told commissioners the RFP for a single managed-camp operator returned three proposals but none met the RFP criteria; commissioners directed staff to pursue alternatives including an RFQ, breaking the RFP into component contracts, or a county/city interim management model while exploring procurement and liability options.

Redmond's plan to clear the Desert Rise encampment is moving ahead despite a failed search for a managed camp operator, raising urgent concerns from residents about the future of those living there.

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#DeschutesCounty #OR #HousingSolutions #PublicSafety

Regional nonprofit pitches visioning process; asks Leavenworth to help promote survey and listening sessions Rachel Evey, executive director of Our Valley Our Future, briefed the council on a regional visioning and action‑plan process (2027–2031) and asked Leavenworth to promote a survey open through April 30 and host listening sessions in May and June.

Our Valley Our Future is launching a community-driven action plan to shape the future of Chelan and Douglas counties—will you join the conversation?

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#LeavenworthChelanCounty #WA #CommunityEngagement #HousingSolutions #CitizenPortal #WildfireResilience #LeavenworthCommunity

Senate committee reports out resolution backing military growth, urging infrastructure support The Senate State Affairs Committee adopted and reported out a committee substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 30, expanding language to include Arctic and Indo‑Pacific partner operations, referencing mission growth and citing housing shortages at Eielson Air Force Base; the resolution was reported out with individual recommendations and an attached fiscal note.

The Senate State Affairs Committee has taken a bold step to support military growth by addressing critical infrastructure needs and highlighting urgent housing shortages at Eielson Air Force Base.

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#AK #HousingSolutions #CitizenPortal #MilitarySupport #InfrastructureInvestment

Committee hears county and tribal support to make Local Homeless Prevention Aid permanent Counties, tribal representatives and service providers told the House Taxes Committee that Minnesota's Local Homeless Prevention Aid (LHPA) has prevented evictions and helped families and youth secure housing; the committee laid House File 4561, which would remove the program's sunset and align tribal allocations, over for possible inclusion in the 2026 taxes bill.

Minnesota's Local Homeless Prevention Aid is on the brink of becoming a permanent lifeline for families and youth, showing remarkable success in preventing evictions across all counties and tribal nations.

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Bright blue conference poster with the COHHIO logo at the top. Text reads: "COHHIO Housing Ohio 2026 Conference, April 20-April 21, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 350 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215." It mentions featuring sessions with CSB’s Housing Experts. Decorative graphics include circles and an arrow.

Flyer for COHHIO Housing Ohio 2026 Conference. Title: Housing Problem Solving: Strategies for Effective Client Support/Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Exit. Scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Features a photo of Angelic Cueto, Family System and Prevention Impact Manager at CSB. Design includes COHHIO logo, circular graphic elements, and a blue and yellow color scheme.

Certainly! Here's a suggested alt text: "Promotional flyer for the COHHIO Housing Ohio 2026 Conference, featuring a headshot of Steve Skovensky, Chief Program Effectiveness Officer at CSB. The conference topic is 'Direct Cash Transfer and Flexible Fund Use for Rapid Exit and Housing Stabilization,' occurring on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Speakers include Erik Petit from RISE Together Innovation Institute, Rev. Tracy Kiar from Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, Deirdra Hollman from Cuyahoga County Division of Housing and Shelter, Katie Calhoun from Ohio State University College of Social Work, and Claire Billingsley from Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry. Includes the COHHIO logo.

This is a promotional flyer for the COHHIO Housing Ohio 2026 Conference. It is titled "Coordinated Homelessness Prevention: Emerging Evidence Based Practices" and scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Featured participants include Tom Albanese from Tom Albanese Consulting and Becca Brown from the City of Columbus - Development, Housing Division. Angelic Cueto is also mentioned as a speaker, with the title Family System + Prevention Impact Manager, CSB. The flyer includes an image of Angelic Cueto.

Two of our CSB colleagues will present at the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio Conference!🏠

Angelic Cueto | Housing Problem Solving 📆 April 20 & Coordinated Prevention 📆 April 21

Steve Skovensky | Direct Cash & Flexible Funds 📆 April 21

#COHHIO #HousingSolutions #HousingStability

Panel urges Alaska Legislature to back coordinated infrastructure plan to speed federal defense investment At a Juneau lunch-and-learn, regional and military officials urged the Alaska Legislature to endorse a concise white paper and coordinated messaging to help unlock an estimated $23 billion in federal defense investment; presenters also detailed housing and "warm storage" needs at Eielson and elsewhere.

Alaska is on the brink of unlocking a staggering $23 billion in federal defense funding, but it needs a unified infrastructure plan to make it happen.

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#AK #HousingSolutions #CitizenPortal #DefenseReadiness #AlaskaInfrastructure #CommunityResilience

Henderson City arranges temporary shelter after 121 Motel declared unsafe; 40 families displaced City officials said the 121 Motel on Parham Road was declared unsafe May 6, 2024, displacing 40 families. Henderson City coordinated with county, state and community partners to move families to the old Eaton Johnson School while officials stressed need for permanent housing.

Henderson City officials have stepped in to provide shelter for 40 families after the 121 Motel was declared unsafe, highlighting the urgent need for more permanent housing solutions.

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#HendersonCityVanceCounty #NC #HousingSolutions #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #HendersonCity

Palo Alto council hearing centers on oversized-vehicle impacts as residents, businesses press for permits and enforcement Residents and businesses urged tighter enforcement, targeted safe-parking and a pilot permit program as the council’s ad hoc committee reported cleanup, towing and outreach steps; members debated legal limits on bans and whether a pilot could cap growth and link services to participants.

Palo Alto's council is grappling with the challenges of oversized vehicles, balancing enforcement with compassion as they explore a pilot permit program to address safety and sanitation concerns.

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#PaloAltoSantaClaraCounty #CA #HousingSolutions #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety

This acclaimed S.F. restaurant is offering an unusual employee benefit: Housing Amid San Francisco's affordability crisis, the owners of this popular restaurant decided to offer housing to their employees in the city.

Faced with the high cost of living in San Francisco, Rich Table restaurant has introduced a unique solution: affordable employee housing.

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#WorkforceHousing #AffordableHousing #EmployeeRetention #HousingSolutions #BayAreaHousing #HousingInnovation #UrbanDevelopment

Senate committee backs bill setting permit 'shot clocks,' public tracking and remedies for unresponsive localities The State Senate State and Local Government Committee voted to give a 'do pass' recommendation to LC47409S (49S), which would impose 45-day and 14-day review deadlines for building permits, require public online permit tracking by 2027, and allow fee refunds and limited waiver of sovereign immunity when local issuing authorities fail to act.

Georgia's Senate committee just approved a groundbreaking bill that will revolutionize the permitting process with strict deadlines, public tracking, and financial remedies for delays—could this be the solution to the state's housing crisis?

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#GA #HousingSolutions #GeorgiaPermits

Assembly subcommittee weighs speed versus oversight for HAP homelessness funds Legislators and witnesses at a California State Assembly subcommittee hearing debated whether stricter accountability for the Homelessness Assistance and Prevention (HAP) program is slowing disbursement and undermining local services — and whether consolidated reporting and multi‑year funding could preserve impact while improving transparency.

California's Assembly grapples with the urgent need for effective homelessness funding while balancing swift disbursement against accountability measures that could hinder local services.

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#CA #CivicAccountability #HousingSolutions #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety

Housing solutions should meet people where they are. From affordable apartments to tiny homes, flexibility matters. What kind of housing do you want to see more of in Saginaw?
#HousingSolutions #AffordableLiving

IHDA’s Brenda O’Connell joined the Lake County Housing Summit to discuss statewide housing trends, cost-saving construction methods, philanthropy’s role in financing, and ways local governments can accelerate development.
#AffordableHousing #HousingSolutions #IllinoisHousing

In Canada, several vacant shopping malls are being transformed into senior housing communities, giving new life to underused commercial spaces. Former food courts are being repurposed as shared dining halls, while retail areas become apartments, clinics, and activity centers. This adaptive reuse tackles two big challenges at once: empty malls and the growing need for affordable senior housing, creating walkable, community-focused living spaces for older adults.

Vacant malls ➝ senior homes 🏙️➡️🏡
In Canada, food courts are now dining halls—smart urban reuse for aging communities.

#UrbanRenewal #AdaptiveReuse #SeniorHousing #Canada #CityPlanning #SmartCities #HousingSolutions #CommunityLiving #FutureOfCities 🏙️👵

First page of the report Building Up

GIMA is excited to announce the release of a new report!

Building Up: Incentivizing Affordable Housing Investment for Low-Income Hoosiers

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Residents and service providers accuse councilmember of demeaning language as council debates homelessness policy Multiple public commenters, service providers and councilmembers pushed back on recent remarks by Councilmember Bashar Tosh about people experiencing homelessness, urging supportive housing, outreach and respectful rhetoric; Councilmember Tosh defended his record and intent but did not retract his prior language.

Residents and service providers are calling out Councilmember Bashar Tosh for his negative remarks about homelessness, pushing for compassionate solutions instead of punitive language.

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#BakersfieldKernCounty #CA #BakersfieldHomelessness #HousingSolutions #CitizenPortal

Public speakers and council trade sharp words over homelessness after councilmember remarks Multiple speakers at the Feb. 11 Bakersfield City Council meeting criticized recent council remarks that labeled people experiencing homelessness with derogatory language; councilmember who made the comments defended his record, while several colleagues and service providers urged evidence-based, housing-plus-services approaches.

Public outcry erupted at the Bakersfield City Council meeting as community leaders demanded humane solutions to homelessness, challenging derogatory language used by council members.

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Sen. Jacobson pitches voluntary Community Improvement Districts to finance neighborhood infrastructure Sen. Mike Jacobson introduced LB 11‑30 to allow property owners inside municipalities to form voluntary Community Improvement Districts that issue tax‑exempt debt and levy district‑specific assessments to pay for streets, sidewalks and utilities, with city approval and audit oversight.

Senator Mike Jacobson is championing a new bill that empowers communities to self-finance essential neighborhood improvements without tapping into state funds.

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#NE #HousingSolutions #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #InfrastructureFinancing

How Unsheltered New Yorkers Face Down the Cold: ‘It’s Survive or Die’ Some unsheltered New Yorkers say they prefer the freedom of the streets. Others say they have not been asked in.

Unsheltered New Yorkers face life‑threatening risks during #extremecold, as many avoid #shelters due to safety concerns & limited options. #NYC must invest in dignified, person‑centered #housingsolutions to save lives.

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Columbia hires Health Management Associates for eight-month homeless-services assessment City leaders heard a presentation from Health Management Associates, the consultant selected to conduct an eight-month needs assessment, community engagement and recommendations on homeless services; HMA plans interviews, focus groups, a survey and geospatial data analysis, with recommendations expected in July and a final plan in September.

Columbia is taking urgent steps to tackle homelessness with a comprehensive eight-month assessment that promises actionable solutions and community input.

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#ColumbiaCityRichlandCounty #SC #CommunityEngagement #HousingSolutions #CitizenPortal #ColumbiaHomelessServices #DataDriven

WALC Bill Action Alert | HCR 6

Today (Tue, Feb 3), HCR 6 will be heard by the House Political Subdivisions Committee at 3:40 p.m. The resolution supports Utah’s Housing Strategic Plan and coordinated, accountable action. WALC supports HCR 6.

#utleg #utpol #WALCBillbreakdown #housingsolutions

Mayor, council and community leaders review winter emergency response and homelessness needs after extreme cold Council members and residents described the city's cold‑weather response during record low temperatures, thanked volunteers operating warming centers, and pressed for clearer code‑blue activation rules and permanent housing‑first solutions; the mayor reported counts from shelters and announced a $4.3 million state grant for REO Town improvements.

Lansing leaders are pushing for lasting solutions to homelessness while reviewing emergency cold-weather responses and celebrating the community's efforts during the recent freeze.

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#LansingCityInghamCounty #MI #CommunitySupport #EmergencyResponse #HousingSolutions

Department of Community Affairs proposes $50 million trust to target unsheltered homelessness Commissioner Christopher Nunn said the $50 million one-time proposal would fund competitive local grants to address unsheltered homelessness, emphasizing locally driven solutions and leveraging local matching funds rather than centralized fundraising.

Georgia's Department of Community Affairs is proposing a groundbreaking $50 million fund to combat unsheltered homelessness through local grants tailored to community needs.

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Service providers & housing partners: One day left to join the 2026 CSH (Corporation for Supportive Housing) Illinois Supportive Housing Institute. Applications close Jan 30! www.csh.org/2025/11/rfa-2026-illinoi...
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San Bernardino staff report outreach, motel vouchers and a new data pilot as homelessness response expands City staff told the council that outreach teams engaged over 4,000 individuals, the motel voucher program has issued roughly 1,500 vouchers (benefiting about 2,000 people), and the city is piloting a data platform, Deep Blue, to coordinate outreach, bed availability and encampment responses.

San Bernardino is making strides in its fight against homelessness, engaging over 4,000 individuals and launching a new data platform to streamline outreach and services.

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London Lettings Network – Housing Justice The London Lettings Network is a straightforward tool that lists all the rental properties in London and the surrounding boroughs…Read more

Finding a home is hard enough, but for people on housing benefit, it’s even harder. That’s why we created the LLN: a platform designed specifically to list properties for tenants on housing benefit
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Forest Service warns staffing shortfalls after 2025 losses; Pitkin County-funded position to support Maroon Bells operations Forest Service leaders told the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners that the White River National Forest lost dozens of positions in 2025 and will rely on temporary promotions, partners and a county-funded 2026 position to sustain visitor services at Maroon Bells and other field operations.

Major staffing losses at the U.S. Forest Service are threatening visitor services at Maroon Bells, prompting Pitkin County to step in with a new funding initiative for 2026.

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#PitkinCounty #CO #HousingSolutions #VisitorServices #WildfirePreparedness #CitizenPortal

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