News Updates
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State Cites Building, Federal Government Says It Passes Their Inspection
The Asbury Park Press/APP.com investigation “Renter Hell” identified the grim living conditions at the 500-unit Garden Spires Apartments in Newark. The latest twist in the story came in August when Garden Spires passed its most recent HUD inspection, even though many of the problems the state found there still persist. Read the update and see what you think Keep reading »
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Newark Tackles Housing Affordability
A city council meeting in Newark on Sept. 7th resulted in several votes related to an inclusionary zoning measure, was chaotic at times, and dealt with issues related to building height along the waterfront. Get the full story here. Keep reading »
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Public Benefit from Publicly Owned Parcels
a new study by Enterprise, identifies leading practices and recommendations for overcoming challenges to creating affordable housing and other community benefits through the publicly owned parcel development process. Keep reading »
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Housing and Inequality
The New York Times recently explored how home ownership, programs which help low income households buy homes, and the tax code can contribute to inequality. Keep reading »
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NJ Warns Landlords About Discriminatory Ads
The state Division on Civil Rights on Wednesday sent more than 30 “cease and desist” letters to New Jersey landlords and property managers they say ran afoul of housing discrimination laws by telling those who receive federal rental assistance they need not apply. Keep reading »
