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Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative Accelerates Housing Development in US Cities

3 reports, 3 independent Updated Oct 19
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What happened

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Bloomberg Philanthropies launched a national initiative to accelerate housing construction by applying successful urban development models from cities such as Atlanta, Austin, and San Diego. The program provides technical assistance and grants to participating municipalities to improve permitting and housing strategies. The pilot program has expanded to include Durham, Charleston, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Atlanta.

From wunc.org, fox23maine.com

Why it matters

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The initiative aims to address housing shortages by increasing housing supply and modernizing local building processes in participating cities. Cities selected for the program are receiving grants ranging from $450,000 to $750,000 to implement strategies like speeding up permits and expanding accessory dwelling units.

A group previously utilized successful housing models originating from Austin and Atlanta.

From wpxi.com, fox23maine.com

Who's involved

  • Bloomberg PhilanthropiesCharitable organization leading the initiative and providing grants
  • AtlantaSource city for housing models and a participant in the pilot program
  • AustinSource city whose housing solutions are utilized by the program
  • DurhamParticipating city receiving technical assistance to expand ADUs
  • ChattanoogaParticipating city receiving funding and technical assistance for housing strategies
  • NashvilleParticipating city receiving funding and technical assistance for housing strategies
  • CharlestonParticipating city receiving funding and technical assistance for housing strategies
  • PortlandParticipating city receiving direct grant funding to speed up housing development

How it developed

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  1. Bloomberg Philanthropies provides grants and support for housing solutions in Austin.Sub-event
  2. The pilot program expands to include Charleston, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Atlanta, with Durham also participating.1 source
  3. The initiative applies successful urban development models to accelerate housing construction.1 source

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