Wyandotte County has a shortage of more than 4,000 affordable homes. About 23,000 households in the county can’t afford more than $400 a month for rent, according to a report from the county’s health department. Some local leaders say making more housing types available could help. However, some lower-cost housing options such as accessory dwelling […]
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Worker groups seek common ground on proposed new Royals ballpark
Two weeks after a public meeting broke down in jeers, Mayor Quinton Lucas invited Kansas City worker groups to talk. Here’s what they agree on — and what they don’t.
Posted inElections
Kansas City election results: 5 questions sought $1.7 billion in bonds and a sales tax renewal
Five city questions on the Aug. 4 ballot covered water and sewer infrastructure, affordable housing, aging civic buildings and a sales tax for development in the urban core.
Posted inElections
FAQ: A ballot question to fund nearly 5,000 affordable housing units
What is the Housing Trust Fund? Will a “yes” vote increase my taxes? What kind of housing would the $100 million help fund?
Posted inHousing
A $100 million fund could spell more affordable housing in Kansas City
Financing affordable housing is difficult, but a new regional housing fund backed by local foundations hopes to create or preserve thousands of homes across the nine-county area. A similar fund in Cleveland offers an early look at what to expect.
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Union group wants to bolster KC’s affordable housing by investing pension money
Union leaders say pension-backed housing projects could help Kansas City tackle affordable housing and labor shortages.
Posted inRural
Tenants unions gain ground across Missouri as renters fight for affordable housing
Renters across Missouri are forming tenants unions to fight rent increases, evictions and limited affordable housing options.
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Priced out: KCPS eyes vacant historic school building for teacher housing in Brookside
KCPS is exploring converting the vacant Bryant School in Brookside into affordable housing for teachers — but the idea faces challenges.
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Mayor Quinton Lucas proposes major rollback of Kansas City’s landmark affordable housing policy
For five years, Kansas City has required developers to provide affordable housing if they get a tax break. The City Council is considering slashing the set-aside fee, effectively gutting that requirement.
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Hoping for more affordable housing, Kansas City rolls back energy efficiency codes
Some officials hope less restrictive codes will reduce costs and spur new housing. Others say it will cost residents in the long run.