Understanding how to collect and utilize community feedback helps create equitable housing solutions that are responsive to community needs and supported by empirical evidence.
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Creating thriving, inclusive cities, requires affordable housing workforce housing. This can be complicated where zoning, funding, and pre-existing policies support gentrification over affordability.
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Some innovations in the past decades to address food insecurity, especially in cities, have yielded unexpected gains where equity, diversity, and affordability are concerned.
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In response to increasing issues arising from affordability due to inflation, the government responded by introducing the Inflation Reduction Act. The name Inflation Reduction Act does little to explain its’ potential implications to home buyers and owners.
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Last week, we offered resources for those underserved in Dallas and in need. This week, we would like to offer our audience the opportunity to also give back
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Many of us find ourselves reflecting as we finish out the year and look to the year ahead. This perspective is so valuable when goal setting because we can evaluate where we came from and where we are going
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In cities across the US the "Jobs-Housing Fit" is increasingly entering the housing and development conversation. The concept refers to the balance between job opportunities and available housing in a region or city.
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For homeowners in Dallas and across the nation, and aspiring homeowners, the rising costs of home insurance are making homeowning unaffordable.
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Singapore has emerged as one of the prime examples of successful public and affordable housing policies. Its housing transformation not only provided its citizens with comfortable homes but has also had a profound impact on society and the city's future development.
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Dallas is sprawling, vibrant, and in need of equitable housing. Affordable housing, homelessness, work force housing, and housing inequality are pressing issues that require community activation and individual activism to galvanize change.
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Understanding the early development West Dallas is essential to creating plans for equitable future development of the area. The context history adds including systemic redlining, agriculture, and industrial trends underpin the need for mixed use housing to maintain the rich community culture and protect affordability.
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For over 30 years, Dallas City Homes (DCH) has been a non-profit leader in promoting and developing mixed income housing.
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At DCH, highlighting case studies where we see progress and innovation in addressing housing inequalities and access to housing is one way that we can bring fresh ideas to the housing conversation in Dallas.
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The Dallas Housing Opportunity Fund (DHOF) is an investment vehicle promoting fair housing through the creation and preservation of affordable housing options for Dallas residents. The fund aims to create or retain housing units for households earning at or below 120% of the area median income of the City of Dallas. (to understand income calculations, see our blog here) The DHOF leverages municipal funds with private capital to drive much-needed development in Dallas, and DCH is one of the recipients of its fund.
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The housing paradigm in the United States is complex, and the issue is not isolated to a specific region. Dallas especially is experiencing the effects of the housing paradox, with rising housing costs and critical zoning issues limiting access to affordable options. As part of our mission, DCH seeks to develop attainable housing and preserve affordability in developing communities of Dallas. In this blog, we outline how Dallas differs from other metropolises that suffer from an unsustainable housing paradigm.
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Adaptive reuse is simply put, the process of converting old or abandoned buildings for new uses. It has consistently been gaining in popularity and we see no slowing of this trend following the COVID-19 pandemic and shifts in how populations are living and working. Beyond the use of space and models of consumption, we also see community demand for preserving historic buildings and promoting sustainable development in urban areas. DCH is a believer in preserving community architecture, sustainable development practices, and keeping community culture, but many doubt the affordability of these practices. We would like to explain the concept more fully and relate how it can be both affordable and ethical to employ adaptive reuse principles.
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Happiness, health, and housing are interconnected and well-researched to improve and inform housing policies. As a nonprofit working to alleviate housing pressures and preserve communities in Dallas
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DCH is honored to share the history of our Board Chair, Phyllis Isaacs. Phyllis is a veritable champion of affordable housing. Working hard both publicly and privately for the past 35 years in various nonprofits, she continues to work towards more equitable Dallas housing and fights for the rights of tenants. We are so inspired by her history, and we hope you will join us in celebrating Phyllis.
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DCH offers housing that is a mix of affordable and attainable units. The Texas Rent Relief (TRR) Program is an assistance program administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs(TDHCA). The agency allocated 96 million in federal funds to assist those in need. For those who qualify, utility and rental assistance is available. If you are in a situation where you are facing eviction, your case will be prioritized.
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The Holidays are such a magical time in Dallas, bright lights, festive decorations, community gatherings, and support really can put you in the season to give gifts. This holiday season, however, there are even more reasons to save for your future. Housing in Dallas is one of the least affordable in the US, and with unstable rents, the importance of saving for a home cannot be overstated. Dallas City Homes certainly does not want to deliver a bah humbug blog, so we are offering tips for writing a holiday budget, sticking to the budget, and some fun free Dallas events to enjoy the season, sustainably.
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