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WHO WHAT, HOW & WHY WHO LIVES IN CONTEMPORARY WHAT does contemporary affordable housing look like? AFFORDABLE HOUSING? These homes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, include single family homes and apartments, and are available through ownership or rental.Affordable hous- Affordable housing provides a stepping ing developments are safe and healthy homes because they meet local building stone for young families, standards and design requirements; they have professional on-site management; and there are high standards for tenant selection. HOW Is Contemporary Affordable Housing Planned And Built? Local governments are required to provide an adequate number of affordable homes for their population. They plan for it in their Housing Element process which includes public participation. Over the past few decades, many commu- nities in the San Francisco Bay Area have created effective public/private part- Jonathan, Monique, Marlena &Gene nerships among local government, non-profit housing developers, community Almaden Lakes Apartments leaders and private financial institutions to build attractive, successful affordable San Jose,CA housing developments. A stable place for vulnerable people to WHY Do Communities Need More Contemporary Affordable Housing? get back on their feet, •Affordable housing takes care of the local workforce who might otherwise be priced out of the market.This includes minimum wage earners like food servers and retail clerks, as well as salaried public service workers like nurses, teachers and police officers. •When people live near work, they reduce commute time thereby reducing re- - gional traffic and air pollution.They also have more time to spend with their families and communities. •Affordable housing can improve the neighborhoods and reduce sprawl. New Jamie& Brenda or rehabilitated affordable homes revitalize an area because they are clean, Downtown River Apartments Petaluma, CA safe and well-managed, often including attractive landscaping and play areas. Studies have shown that contemporary affordable housing not only serves its And a cost-effective situation for people residents, but is an asset to the broader community. with special needs. • Studies demonstrate that children perform better academically and socially in AMP school when they have a stable housing situation. Improving the quality of 21. housing reduces stress for adults which improves employment stability and 1113/1111��►` • W success as well as physical and mental health. *~ _ • In the past ten years the number of new rental homes has not even kept up swith the number of rentals lost through conversion and demolition. • Recent home foreclosures have pushed more people into the rental market. Combined with limited supply, this has led to steadily rising rents increasing Priscilla the need for more contemporary affordable housing. Fremont Oak Gardens Fremont, CA www.nonprofithousing.org I-l-(\ p