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Jerusalem Demsas: How the US made affordable homes illegal
If you care about affordable housing, the environment, or the future of your community, you won’t want to miss this video by Jerusalem Demsas of Vox. In her clear and…
Bill McKibben on Why Progressives Need to Say “Yes” to Housing and Clean Energy
In this Mother Jones article, climate leader and author Bill McKibben tackles a tough truth: if we’re serious about addressing climate change and building more just communities, progressives must learn…
Why Urbanism Matters for Climate Action
When we think about tackling climate change, we often focus on big solutions—transitioning to renewable energy, electrifying cars, or protecting forests. But as The Urbanist argues in a recent article,…
Better Land Use: A Key Climate Solution We Can’t Afford to Ignore
A recent analysis by Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) makes a compelling case for why state-level land-use reform should be a top climate priority for America. As the report highlights, land-use…
Building Back Smarter: Susan Bean on Missing Middle Housing Post-Hurricane Helene
We’re excited to share that MountainTrue’s Director of Housing and Transportation, Susan Bean, recently had an opinion piece published in the Asheville Citizen-Times. In it, Susan highlights how Asheville and…
Support an Eviction Moratorium and Boost Housing Aid for Helene Survivors
Urge Gov. Cooper to halt evictions and increase housing aid for Helene survivors. With a worsening housing shortage and incomes impacted by the storm, more families face displacement. Ask the Governor to protect stable housing with an eviction moratorium and added rental assistance.
Unnecessary Parking Makes Homes More Expensive
Our region is experiencing a housing shortage. Our communities don’t have enough homes available to rent or buy at the price points that residents and their families can afford. MountainTrue…
MountainTrue’s Development Project Evaluation Guide
Our region’s housing needs and the policies shaping future developments are a central topic of discussion in our communities. With each new development announcement, residents often ask whether the project…
Why We Support the Recent Haw Creek Development in Asheville
Last night, I delivered public comment in support of the development proposed for 767 Haw Creek Road on the east side of Asheville. This project has been a contentious one…
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