Today In My City

Affordable Housing

6 articles

A lively street in Oakland, California, showcasing diverse local businesses and engaged community members, representing successful community revitalization.
Local Spotlights

What is the role of local businesses in community revitalization?

In Oakland, California, a cooperative helps residents collectively buy and manage properties, directly challenging traditional development models and preserving affordability.

Caitlin O'Malley·August 13, 2026
Diverse Chicago residents gather with concerned expressions outside an apartment building, advocating for affordable housing.
Real Estate & Development

Holsten's Exit Signals Crisis for Chicago Affordable Housing

After 50 years championing mixed-income developments, Peter Holsten, a prominent Chicago developer, is selling his extensive portfolio, encompassing 2,638 residential units.

Michael Sullivan·June 24, 2026
Historic bank building in Chicago's West Side being transformed into a 78-unit mixed-income apartment development.
Real Estate & Development

West Side Housing Development: Applications Open for Historic Bank

To even learn more about the new 78-unit mixed-income apartment building opening on Chicago's West Side, prospective residents must pay a $17 fee via money order or cashier's check, according to Block

Rafael Mendoza·June 6, 2026
Pasadena City Hall with protestors holding signs, under a stormy, dramatic sky, symbolizing the denial of a housing development.
Neighborhoods

Pasadena Council Denies Housing, Resists 2026 Code Goals

Despite state laws allowing projects to receive up to 50% additional residential density, the Pasadena City Council recently denied an appeal for a 133-unit affordable housing development at 600 North

Aisha Patel·June 5, 2026
A diverse community thrives around a modern transit hub, with mixed-use buildings, green spaces, and people engaging in sustainable activities.
Transportation & Transit

Transit-Oriented Development Promises Greener Cities, Stronger Communities

In Cleveland's Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood, a $19.

Chloe Jenkins·June 3, 2026
Affordable housing complex in Rogers Park, Chicago, with diverse residents and community members.
Neighborhoods

Chicago committee approves Rogers Park affordable housing plan

In a stark contrast to typical Chicago development, the City Council's zoning committee just approved an 80-unit apartment complex in Rogers Park where every single unit will be below market rate, acc

Caitlin O'Malley·May 20, 2026