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• Englewood Cliffs Loses Affordable Housing Lawsuit

  Posted September 5th, 2019

  A Bergen County judge has ruled against Englewood Cliffs in an affordable housing lawsuit, claiming the borough has “acted in bad faith” and “made a concerted effort to avoid compliance with its obligation.” Get the full story. Keep reading »

• One Woman’s Determination to Provide Affordable Housing

  Posted July 26th, 2019

  Despite helping to fundamentally transform New Jersey’s laws on affordable housing, Helen Kenny Motzenbecker, 90, never set out to be a hero. Keep reading »

• Affordable Housing in NJ Roundtable

  Posted July 15th, 2019

  At an NJ Spotlight roundtable, held in Hamilton on May 31, experts looked at the history of the affordable housing issue in New Jersey — from the Mount Laurel decisions to the current court process — and addressed several key questions, including how many homes might get built and whether the state will retake control of the process. Keep reading »

• Presidential Candidates Are Talking About Affordable Housing

  Posted June 28th, 2019

  An issue rarely spoken about by national candidates is finally getting attention: affordable housing. Hear NPR’s recent story about why Democratic presidential candidates are talking about affordable housing. Curbed also explores the issue of affordable housing in their 2020 election coverage, specifically in relation to the recent release of the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s annual Out of Reach report. Keep reading »

• Competing Ideas for Affordable Housing in Jersey City

  Posted May 22nd, 2019

  Competing citywide affordable housing plans are again pitting Mayor Steve Fulop against former ally Council President Rolando Lavarro. Keep reading »