S2: Episode 8 - Hidden Populations Part 2: Working & Priced Out

Elevated Denver by Johnna Flood

Episode notes

In this episode, we delve into the critical issue of housing instability faced by hardworking individuals who are often overlooked in our community. Many individuals work diligently, both salaried and waged jobs, yet find themselves unable to make ends meet in an increasingly unaffordable housing market. We explore the concept of self-sufficiency and the income levels needed to maintain stable living conditions. Unfortunately, the reality is that income levels rarely match the actual need, causing severe disparities in housing affordability for countless individuals in our city. We also bring hope through our discussion of programs that are making a difference. One such program is the Elevation Community Land Trust (ECLT), which aims to provide permanent affordable homeownership  ... 

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Keywords
affordable housingland trustself sufficiencyarea median incomeelevation community land trusthousing instability