Hundreds of New Affordable Housing Units Develop Across US and UK Cities

Several U.S. and international regions are actively addressing affordable housing shortages through new developments tailored to low- and middle-income residents. In Oxford, England, 51 new affordable homes are under construction on a brownfield site, with energy-efficient features and a mix of council and shared ownership homes, expected to complete by spring 2027. Oakland County, Michigan, is also expanding affordable housing with multiple projects, including Unity Park in Pontiac, which offers homes for residents earning 60% or less of the area median income, supported by tax credits and housing trust funds. Buffalo, New York, recently completed a $23 million development adding 49 affordable apartments, including units for people struggling with homelessness, as part of the state’s broader $25 billion housing initiative. In Portsmouth, Rhode Island, two new developments totaling 40 affordable units are progressing through planning, aimed at increasing low to moderate income housing availability. These efforts reflect a commitment across diverse communities to provide sustainable, affordable housing options amid ongoing supply challenges.