Protecting Affordable Housing in Infrastructure Reconnection Projects.
This law amends a federal program funding the repair or removal of infrastructure (like highways) that divided communities. The primary goal is now to ensure these projects actively preserve existing affordable housing and prevent resident displacement due to rising costs. Public funds must now be used to support long-term housing stability in revitalized neighborhoods.
Key points
Infrastructure projects must now assess their impact on housing supply and actively work to prevent gentrification and displacement of current residents.
The grant program will fund planning and creation of new, permanent affordable housing models, including community land trusts and shared equity programs.
A new reporting requirement mandates monitoring demographic changes and housing costs in areas receiving grants to evaluate the program's effectiveness in maintaining affordability.
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