In November, Colorado voters approved the largest source of dedicated funding to address affordable housing and homelessness in the state s history. Lawmakers will debate priorities for almost $300 million generated through Proposition 123 in the upcoming legislative session. Cathy Alderman, chief communications and public policy officer at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, said her group and other advocates will work to ensure investments are in sync with what voters wanted. .
As housing prices continue to rise, AARP Iowa is asking cities and towns to change their rules to allow more livable space on a home site. The group said Accessory Dwelling Units can be a perfect option for seniors. AARP Iowa is encouraging local planners and government officials to evaluate potential changes to state laws and local zoning codes to make it easier to add living space onto a residential lot. .
Arizonans 55 and older who are experiencing homelessness in the Phoenix area will soon have a place that will offer services and assistance to meet their needs and help them get on their feet. The former Phoenix Inn will soon be known as The Haven. The dilapidated hotel is being transformed into the first in-state emergency shelter, exclusively for seniors who are homeless, and is expected to open this coming summer. .
Connecticut is seeing a record high number of evictions. During 2022, the state recorded more than 21,000 evictions filed, despite a decline from 2017 to 2020, according to the Connecticut Fair Housing Center. One of the driving factors for this increase is rising rent and a higher cost of living due to inflation. .