Social housing’s four pillars target these issues directly. First, the buildings and land are primarily owned by the public, with some properties owned by nonprofits.

Using social housing as a lever for climate goals Just like the United States, the federal government of Austria has recently been backtracking on climate action. But Vienna is forging ahead.

Social housing refers to government-supported housing initiatives designed to provide affordable, safe and decent homes for residents who may struggle to afford market-rate housing.

The City Council is considering a package of “social housing” bills that would prioritize housing built and owned by nonprofits. One measure, the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, or COPA ...

The expected revenue – estimated to amount to $52 million dollars annually – would go toward funding a public development authority named Seattle Social Housing, which would then build and maintain ...