Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Low Income Housing Issues in Pierre, SD

http://www.capjournal.com/news/state-motel-fire-puts-spotlight-on-low-income-housing/article_2281d15c-6f40-11e6-94b4-8f6518506745.html

I was reading this article that covered a recent motel fire in Pierre, South Dakota. This piece focused on how there is a lack of low income housing in the local area, and that when a disaster, such as a fire, gets rid of a large amount low income housing, it leaves low-income residents with no where to go. This article discusses how non-profits such as Habitat for Humanity are acting as a solution by creating affordable housing in the area, but the article also makes it evident that there is a lot more low income housing needed in the area. The article also reflects on the Pierre community, and what actions they want to take in handling this issue. This article is would be especially relevant to someone that wishes to focus on community development in the United States.

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing this Tom! :)

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  2. Thanks for sharing this article. Quite interesting read and extremely timely as we talk about the role of NGOs in our communities.

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