The housing agency also hopes to have stabilized the chief financial officer position.
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KCK looking to increase stock of single-family housing
Zoning review coming in response to the “By-Right Housing Development Act,” a state law that took effect July 1.
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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 inMeeting Notes
KC neighborhood leaders lament lack of Housing Trust Fund projects in the Northland
Discussion came as the city is asking voters on Aug. 4 to approve $100 million bond issue for the trust fund.
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Old, empty office buildings become part of a strategy to reduce KC’s housing shortage
A new tax credit could help fill financial gaps for projects and ease housing shortages in the region.
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School district concerns put two Port KC apartment proposals under incentives microscope
Port KC commissioners raise questions about two proposed projects near the Country Club Plaza.
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$100M affordable housing fund on tap for Kansas City area
Money to assist thousands of mixed-income and affordable housing units is expected to be available to developers later this year.
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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.
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Controversial Kansas City alcohol ban headed to City Council
Some council members, convenience store owners oppose plan aimed at limiting public drunkenness, loitering, litter and other problems.
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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.