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Faith in Action: How Religious Institutions Can Help Solve the Housing Crisis
Jul 17, 2024
This podcast discusses the YIGBY movement, where religious institutions use their land for housing projects. They explore the benefits, challenges, and broader mindsets surrounding this initiative. The conversation also touches on leveraging Facebook Marketplace for home items and memories of soccer experiences.
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- YIGBY movement utilizes religious land for housing, benefiting both communities and institutions.
- Discussion on zoning laws' impact on church land use for housing and implications on community development.
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Unlocking Housing Solutions Through Leveraging Religious Land
Religious institutions in California are partnering with developers to use their tax-free land for affordable housing. The Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act in California streamlines approval for housing projects on church-owned land, potentially adding 100,000 units. The role of religious organizations in addressing the housing crisis is highlighted, but challenges arise with long-term ownership and affordability sustainability. The article sparks discussions on how cities should regulate housing developments on religious properties and the implications for community building.
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