New Canaan case marks victory for affordable housing advocates

New Canaan case marks victory for affordable housing advocates

In a victory for advocates of Connecticut’s affordable housing law, a Superior Court judge last week ruled that the New Canaan Planning & Zoning Commission improperly denied a proposal to build a 102-unit apartment complex that included 31 affordable units. The 98-page decision refuted concerns commonly raised by opponents of such developments and emphasized that all towns bear some responsibility for meeting housing needs in the state. The ruli…

NH lawmakers to explore private funding model for affordable housing – automotivemogul

Ethan DeWitt  |  New Hampshire Bulletin For developers of affordable housing, one problem often towers over the others: finding funding. By pledging to keep rents low, property owners may be providing needed opportunities. But that lower rent can mean lower …