Santa Cruz Launches Major Housing Project

Housing Matters, a nonprofit focused on combating homelessness, has commenced construction on Harvey West Studios, the largest permanent supportive housing (PSH) project in Santa Cruz County, which will provide 120 units for chronically homeless individuals. Meanwhile, in Indianapolis, Randi Atwell faces eviction despite her rent being covered by the Indianapolis Housing Agency, which has fallen months behind due to a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the city's ongoing housing crisis. In Washington D.C., the 'missing middle' phenomenon affects moderate-income earners who struggle to find affordable housing due to insufficient assistance programs. Housing leaders, like Christopher E. Donald of the DC Housing Finance Agency, are attempting creative financing solutions to address this gap. Additionally, Tacoma is witnessing a growing interest in 'missing middle' housing projects, which aim to diversify housing options and create attainable home ownership for middle-income residents. These developments underscore the pressing need for effective housing solutions across various regions in the U.S.