Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Statement from Diane Yentel, President and CEO of NLIHC, regarding a proposal from Democratic Senators to invest $1 trillion in infrastructure

January 24, 2017    By: National Low Income Housing Coalition

Washington, D.C. - The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) commends Senate Democrats for recognizing the importance of affordable housing investments in a comprehensive infrastructure package.
An investment in affordable housing infrastructure for the lowest income people would provide our nation with the resources it needs to help the economy, local communities, and families thrive. These investments would not only make significant headway towards ending homelessness and housing poverty, they would bolster productivity and economic growth. By connecting people to communities with well-paying jobs, good schools, and transit, affordable housing can spur local job creation and increase family incomes. Investments in affordable and accessible housing would boost local economies and contribute to neighborhood and community development....Read More

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