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A proposal for an affordable housing complex in Athens raises concerns from the city’s Planning Commission
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens is a hotspot for subsidized affordable housing, but city officials and community members have some concerns about a new developer coming in. The Athens Planning Commission… Read More
Ohio is working to create more affordable housing as rent restrictions expire
By: Allie Vugrincic | WOSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — The National Housing Preservation database estimates that in the next five years, affordability restrictions will expire on about 14,000 units of affordable housing in Ohio that… Read More
Athens City School Board rejects the city’s proposal to buy a portion of the old West Elementary site for affordable housing
By: David Forster
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(Edit0r’s note: This story was updated to make clear the Athens school district spent $900,000 to demolish West Elementary School, not to demolish the school and convert the site into… Read More
Habitat for Humanity needs more volunteers to help build homes
By: Alison Patton
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) — Jessica Brown has been living at her mother’s house with her three kids for about two years. Their new house is almost finished. “Hopefully, if things… Read More
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Athens City Council discusses zoning changes to fill housing gaps and shows skepticism to possible changes to the city’s DORA
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens city officials believe a proposed ordinance could bring more affordable housing to the city. The proposal would decrease the minimum square footage for residential lots. City… Read More
Some residents of new affordable housing complex are walking along a “dangerous” road
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The new, affordable Kershaw Greene apartment complex sits next to a busy rural road in western Athens. For residents without transportation, it means walking alongside cars… Read More
Athens received funding for affordable housing across the county
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County received over $1 million to bring affordable housing across the county for first-time homebuyers. The plan is to build 13 homes: six in The… Read More
Some city officials in Athens say they support zoning changes to promote affordable housing
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens is considering zoning reforms to make building affordable housing easier. Director of Code Enforcement David Riggs outlined his recommendations to the Athens Planning Commission on… Read More
For youth experiencing homelessness in southeast Ohio, a helping hand changes lives
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Both times Christian Bednarz’s mother kicked him out of the house, it was over a car. The first time, the car in question belonged… Read More
A small Athens nonprofit is trying to build emergency homeless shelters before winter hits
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — From the outside, the emergency homeless shelter looks like a small greenhouse. The front and back are made of wood, with a tarp in… Read More
Economic gains may be exacerbating homelessness in southeast Ohio
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The drive out to Old Man’s Cave reveals just how much tourism has changed the Hocking Hills. Signs on State Route 664 advertise saunas…. Read More
Athens residents who experience homelessness find they have few places to go for shelter
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Many people facing homelessness in Athens County have nowhere to go for shelter, and local agencies are struggling to find a solution. One of… Read More