HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — “Holland’s (Un)affordable Housing” forum is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at Holland City Hall, 270 S. River Ave.
The event will include a housing overview from Housing Next Executive Director Ryan Kilpatrick and a panel discussion featuring Holland City Councilman Jay Peters; Realtor Jeannette Brownson; Community Action House Homeless Outreach Specialist Angela Maxwell; Good Samaritan Circles Director Lotefa Bartlett de Villarreal.
Ottawa Housing Next is a data-driven organization focued on finding affordable housing solutions. One study shows that while poverty plays a role in the need for affordable housing, the reverse is also true: the lack of affordable housing is creating poverty. Housing Next was launched in November, 2017.
Thursday’s forum will include suggestions on how to get involved, how to speak to your elected officials, and resources for those who need resources for affordable housing.
Holland city council recently rejected a proposal for a mixed-income rental development in downtown Holland with a 5-3 vote.
