Kamala Harris’s economic plan, focusing on down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, stands out as one of the most promising initiatives to reduce the wealth gap and empower working- and middle-class Americans. Offering up to $25,000 in direct grants to help individuals and families overcome the barrier of down payment, this policy is designed to […]
While neighborhood associations are a common element across New Orleans, a recent report by the Louisiana Fair Housing Association found that the City of New Orleans often defers most to those with majority-white boards when it comes to land-use decisions.
Yesterday, on May 7, the New Orleans City Council secured a major victory for tenants’ rights and housing justice during the coronavirus pandemic. While the resolution carries no actual authority, it was groundbreaking in its own right. The resolution officially urges the City Courts of New Orleans to suspend all residential evictions through August 24, […]
This past Wednesday, the Mayor’s office sent out a release, calling on the CPC (City Planning Commission) to perform a study on affordable housing.
This week, a real estate listing on Redfin.com caused a bit of a stir, offering a multi-unit Marigny neighborhood home… for $3 Million.Â
On Monday, a report released by HousingNOLA illustrates just how concerning the situation is.
A look into the arguments against the proposed affordable housing development in the Bywater.
Go to Page