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Coordinating Advocacy, Advancing Research, Uniting Diverse Partners | We are #HereForHousing | www.pschousing.org

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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
We’re excited to feature #CAHC2025’s plenary: A Legislative Roundtable — a deep dive into what passed (and didn’t) in CT’s 2025 housing session. Moderated by Bill Welz of Gallo & Robinson, LLC, covering housing development, tenant protections, zoning & more. Register now: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
A new @CTMirror analysis finds that more than half of the affordable housing units CT funded over the past 6 years were rehabilitated homes, not new construction. heyor.ca/t86R8Y
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Much of state-funded affordable housing in CT is rehabbed property
It wasn't clear from the Office of Legislative Research report how much the properties actually expanded the state's overall housing stock.
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
"CT's housing shortage is reshaping people’s life choices. It’s weakening our families and our economy like rot in a home’s foundation that, left untreated, spreads through the structure." Sean Ghio, Policy Director, on why ignoring the housing crisis in CT is weakening our state. heyor.ca/etDyR3
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Opinion: Our weakened state
Too many young people don’t see a future for them in Connecticut. We’ve ignored this growing problem for too long.
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Windham’s FRC ordered major rent reductions at Stonegate Manor & set limits on future increases; a powerful reminder that fair rent oversight works. This victory shows what’s possible when communities use their commissions to stand up for residents. heyor.ca/wKQxUf
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Windham rent caps order marks victory for mobile home parks
In its first case, the Windham Fair Rent Commission lowered rents for dozens of mobile home residents and limited increases for five years.
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Registration is open for the 16th annual Regional Conservation Partnership Network Gathering on Thurs 11/6 at UMass Amherst. Join us as we explore the crucial intersection of conservation, housing, and land justice! highstead.net/insights/202...
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2025 RCP Network Gathering -
The Regional Conservation Partnership Network Gathering will take place on Thursday, November 6, at UMass Amherst.
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Join us THIS Friday, Oct. 24 from 1–2pm on Zoom for The Intersection of Affordable Housing and Education. Hear from state and national advocates and a CT educator on how housing access shapes educational opportunities and outcomes. Register here: heyor.ca/Bn9FFJ
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Join us for the CAHC Reception 🎉 The culmination of two days of sessions. We’ll celebrate this year's Here for Housing Ambassadors. Stay tuned to see who we’ll be honoring! Space is limited, RSVP today! heyor.ca/LBWj0s
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
We’re excited to welcome two new panelists to the #CAHC2025 opening keynote! Camila Vallejo and Shannon Whittaker join the conversation on how narrative shapes Connecticut’s housing landscape. Register today! heyor.ca/LBWj0s
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
The National Housing Law Project’s new factsheet explains what HUD tenants need to know. If your landlord raises rent or tries to evict you, get free legal help at lsc.gov or LawHelp.org . Read more: heyor.ca/4nYUaj
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Homepage | LSC - Legal Services Corporation: America's Partner for Equal Justice
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
This summer 15 incredible young leaders in Norwich learned, led & raised their voices on housing issues through our Summer Youth Housing Empowering Workshop series! From June–Sep they built advocacy skills, explored housing data & shared powerful stories. heyor.ca/odqDSq
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Nearly 200,000 CT households are eligible for rental assistance but don’t get it. 3 in 4 of the lowest-income families spend 30%+ of their income on rent. Our latest report shows why expanding RAP is critical for safe, stable, affordable housing. ⬇️ pschousing.org/expanding-re...
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Expanding Rental Assistance in Connecticut  – Partnership for Strong Communities
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
📢 Calling BIPOC writers & researchers! Interested in affordable housing policy in CT? Apply to our Research Associates Program by Oct 30, 2025. Learn more: heyor.ca/IQAwmG
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Join us Friday, Oct. 24 from 1–2pm on Zoom for The Intersection of Affordable Housing and Education. Hear from state and national advocates and a CT educator on how housing access shapes educational opportunities and outcomes. Register here: heyor.ca/Bn9FFJ
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
“H.B. 5002 wasn’t a silver bullet.. But it was important, incremental progress toward systemic change… CT cannot afford another season of delay. Read the Partnership's latest op-ed: heyor.ca/eAHanB
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Opinion: CT cannot keep saying 'No' to new homes
'H.B. 5002 wasn’t a silver bullet. No single bill can solve our housing woes. But it was important, incremental progress toward systemic change.'
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
More than 1,000 renters in 5 states are organizing a first-of-its-kind tenant union drive against Capital Realty Group. With CT Tenants Union helping lead the way, tenants are demanding safe and dignified housing across the company’s portfolio. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Tenants Seek to Unionize One Private Equity Firm's Entire Housing Portfolio
By organizing renters across Capital Realty Group’s affordable housing complexes, the Tenant Union Federation hopes to bring sectoral bargaining to negotiations with large landlords.
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🚨 2nd #CAHC2025 Keynote! 🚨 The Federal Advocacy Roundtable explores bold strategies to shape federal housing policy, spotlight U.S. successes, and tackle challenges to keep CT homes safe and affordable. Register: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🚨 First #CAHC2025 Keynote! 🚨 How stories shape CT’s housing future—from headlines to hashtags, town halls to kitchen tables. Don’t miss this conversation on the power of narrative in driving housing solutions. Register: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Our Policy Director Sean Ghio joined Rep. Maria Horn & Rob Phillips of Northwest Hills COG at Litchfield County’s Housing Affordability Summit to talk about what’s next for HB 5002 & how communities can advance housing solutions.
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
“Listening to reps from other states talk about their successes, it’s easy to think 'That won’t work here.' But this thinking is a fallacy. Connecticut is not unique.." Kayla Giordano reflects on #YIMBYTown in our latest op-ed. heyor.ca/ju5ZQO
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Opinion: YIMBYtown highlights CT’s inaction on housing
In three days spent in New Haven at YIMBYtown – the premiere nationwide pro-homes conference, I felt a mixture of emotions, but mostly embarrassed.
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Pro-Homes CT @prohomesct.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Here's an op-ed from Kayla Giordano from our coalition partner @pschousing.bsky.social. CT hosted YIMBYtown the largest pro-homes conference in the U.S. but instead of taking the lead on housing, our state is falling behind. Gov. Lamont, where is the special session? ctmirror.org/2025/09/26/y...
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
The Partnership endorses the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act of 2025. With over 140,000 extremely low-income renters and a 90K+ unit housing gap in CT alone, this bill offers real solutions to our growing affordability crisis. Read our full statement: heyor.ca/zsfDn5
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
“We're presenting this information not because there's a crisis coming, but because there's a crisis here.” — Daniel Fitzmaurice, United Way of CT 📊 40% of CT families faced financial instability in 2023. United Way is pushing for a $600/child tax credit. 🔗 heyor.ca/kaSjOA
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‘There’s a crisis here:’ 40% of CT households struggle to afford basics, report finds
The number of families facing hardship has increased steadily in recent years, according to the United Way.
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
📚 What We're Reading: Samaila Adelaiye explores Neighborhood Defenders—a sharp look at how wealthy, vocal residents use public comment to block affordable housing. The book’s findings in MA echo housing challenges here in CT. #ZoningReform #HousingPolicy
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
@ctpublic.bsky.social covered new research by the Partnership’s Dr. Samaila Adelaiye on why expanding programs like RAP are a cost effective way to support CT families facing housing insecurity and unaffordability. Listen: www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09... #CTHousing #RentalAssitance
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It would cost CT billions to help very low-income renters secure homes
It would cost Connecticut billions to help every low-income family secure housing, according to the findings of a new study of Connecticut’s Rental Assistance Program.
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Proud to spotlight Research Associate Kalimah Muhammed, whose new report reveals how housing instability affects student well-being in CT’s communities of color. She connects redlining, rent hikes & zoning to mental health + school outcomes. 🏘️📚 Read: heyor.ca/TSnqrY
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Registration for #CAHC2025 is now open! Join us virtually for engaging sessions, expert panels & timely conversations. Thanks to our sponsors, CAHC is free and open to all. Stay tuned for keynote announcements and a full agenda--coming soon heyor.ca/LBWj0s
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
YIMBYtown 2025 is coming to New Haven this Sept 14–16 — and we’re proud to sponsor and serve as part of the advisory committee. Hosted by @DesegregateCT, expect 3 days of bold ideas, hot takes, local tours, and legendary apizza. 🔗 yimby.town #YIMBYtown2025
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Over 1 in 3 Connecticut households are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on housing. Yet Gov Lamont vetoed HB 5002—a bill that would’ve tackled housing costs, boosted supply, and supported the unhoused. 📞 Call him: 860-566-4840. Demand bold housing action.
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
🏠 176,728 CT households are eligible for rental assistance but remain unsupported. Rental assistance is one of the most effective tools we have to keep families housed. Our new report lays out what it would take to close the gap. 🔗 heyor.ca/MUpRpx
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Streaming live now on the Partnership's Facebook! www.facebook.com/Partnershipf...
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
🚨 Happening tomorrow! Join Sen. Bob Duff, Rep. Jason Rojas & moderator Evonne Klein for a timely convo on the future of housing in Fairfield County 🏡 🗓️ Aug 20 | 🕕 6–7:30 PM 📍 Sacred Heart Univ 🎟️ Register: heyor.ca/EnezMA #CTHousing #FairfieldCounty
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
We’re proud to sponsor CT Voices for Children’s 30th Anniversary Celebration! 🎉 For 3 decades, CT Voices has been a relentless advocate for policies that help children and families thrive. Join the celebration of 30 years of impact, research, and advocacy! 💙
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
We’re deeply grateful to Liberty Bank Foundation for their generous grant to Partnership for Strong Communities! 🙌🏽 Their support helps us continue advancing housing solutions and building stronger, more equitable communities across Connecticut. Thank you for investing in this important work! 🏡💙
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
“Affordable housing is the foundation of economic mobility.” Our Coalition & Advocacy Director Amy Peltier joined @SenBlumenthal to support the AHEM Act—a bold plan to build 3M homes & lower costs. 📰 www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-08... #CTHousing #AHEMAct #HousingCrisis #HomesForAll
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
“It’s fair to say reps of towns & cities have signaled support for all of HB 5002, by virtue of successful votes in the House & Senate.” In a new op-ed, housing advocates — including the Partnership — urge Gov. Lamont to find a path forward to address the crisis. www.ctinsider.com/opinion/arti...
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Opinion: CT housing advocates to Gov: Lamont — there is a path forward
Connecticut housing advocates challenge Gov. Ned Lamont ('What you've asked for in a housing bill has already been vetted and subject of public debate').
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Miss the IForum? Catch up on the voices, stories & solutions shared. “Fair Rent Commissions... embody our collective conscience about what we owe our neighbors.” Every CT town deserves one. Read the recap: pschousing.org/conscience-o...
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Conscience of the Community: Fair Rent Commissions in Action  – Partnership for Strong Communities
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
The CT Affordable Housing Conference is back Nov 17–18, 2025! 🎉 CAHC is free to all thanks to our amazing sponsors — and we need your support to make it happen. Join us in advancing housing solutions statewide. Become a sponsor heyor.ca/CDndmF #CAHC2025
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
"As CT deals with a home shortage of close to 100,000 units, just for those of the lowest incomes, this book has me thinking about alternative models of community ownership and how they can be paired with increasing supply to make real strides towards a more affordable Connecticut."
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Join @SenBobDuff & @RepJasonRojas for a key discussion on housing policy in Fairfield County. Ask questions & hear about a potential special session! 📅 Aug 20, 6-7:30 PM 📍 Sacred Heart Univ, Fairfield, CT Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/a-housing-...
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A Housing Conversation with the Chairs of the Majority Leaders Round Table
Fairfield County Talks Housing hosts Rep. Jason Rojas, Senator Bob Duff for a timely conversation on state and local housing policy.
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Have you checked out the 2025 Out of Reach report yet? We spoke to @CTNewsJunkie to break down the key takeaways, including what it really costs to rent in CT, and why low-wage workers and communities of color are being hit hardest. Read the full story: heyor.ca/3QPaUY
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Report: In CT And The U.S., Rent Is Unaffordable For Many Typical Wage Earners  | CT News Junkie
Advocates from the Partnership for Strong Communities said this week that a minimum wage earner making $16.25 an hour would have to work 70 hours a week to afford a 1-bedroom apartment at a fair marke...
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
During the '25 CT legislative session, we tracked 65 key housing bills across the state. Our Bill Tracker offers: ✅ Summaries & links ✅ Our positions & testimony ✅ Focus areas: affordability, creation, choice, stability Explore how housing policy evolved this year: pschousing.org/2025-housing...
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Building more housing, even in wealthier areas, helps slow rent growth across the board. But when supply falls short, low-income renters face the harshest squeeze. 27% now spend over half their income on rent. More via @pewtrusts ⬇️ heyor.ca/1QXqGn
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New Housing Slows Rent Growth Most for Older, More Affordable Units
The nationwide housing shortage has driven rents up more in low-income neighborhoods than in the U.S. overall, but in areas that have recently added large amounts of housing, rents have fallen the mos...
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CTNewsJunkie @ctnewsjunkie.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Report: In CT And The U.S., Rent Is Unaffordable For Many Typical Wage Earners  #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics
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Report: In CT And The U.S., Rent Is Unaffordable For Many Typical Wage Earners 
Advocates from the Partnership for Strong Communities said this week that a minimum wage earner making $16.25 an hour would have to work 70 hours a week to afford a 1-bedroom apartment at a fair market rent price of $1,491. 
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
We’re incredibly grateful to the Wells Fargo Foundation for their generous $20,000 investment in the Partnership. This support for our general operations helps power our mission and sustain the vital work we do every day. Thank you for believing in our impact!
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Federal budget update: The House’s draft FY26 bill cuts HUD funding by $939M—better than the White House’s proposal, but still short of what’s needed. Now’s the time to urge Congress to protect & expand housing resources. @NLIHC is breaking down the impact: heyor.ca/UDenq4
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House Appropriations Committee Releases Draft FY26 Spending Bill Cutting HUD Funding but Sparing Most Programs from Drastic Cuts Proposed by White House
By Alayna Calabro, NLIHC Senior Policy Analyst
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
🚨 Last call! 🚨 RFPs for the 2025 CT Affordable Housing Conference are due July 25! We’re seeking bold, action-oriented proposals on: 🏡 Housing equity 💡 Local innovation 📍 Expanding housing choice Submit now:https://heyor.ca/VAXAQ9
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
If you make the minimum wage in CT, you have to work 87hrs/week just to afford the rent and utilities for a modest 2-bedroom apartment and 70hrs/week to afford a 1-bedroom apartment. Take a look at NLIHC’s Out of Reach 2025 report to learn more: nlihc.org/oor #OOR25
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Victory for affordable housing: A judge ruled New Canaan wrongly denied a 102-unit, 8-30g proposal. “Local zoning… reinforces the status quo and makes commissions very subject to local opposition. I think it’s almost paralyzing.” ctmirror.org/2025/07/10/n...
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New Canaan case marks victory for affordable housing advocates
A judge ruled that the New Canaan Planning & Zoning Commission improperly denied a proposal to build affordable housing units.
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Got questions about Fair Rent Commissions? We’re covering them at the IForum on July 24! 📅 Join us to learn how FRCs support housing stability + tenant rights in CT. 💬 Drop your Qs below & we’ll bring them to the convo! 🔗 heyor.ca/Ad81Gr #CTHousing #FairRent
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Partnership for Strong Communities @pschousing.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Huge congrats to our Advocacy & Education Manager, Danielle Hubley! Her paper on the intersectional nature of housing & why we must prioritize Housing First is featured in the Journal of Policy Practice and Research. A must-read! 🔗 t.co/7RHnKKmQDP
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