🏘️ Affordable Housing in WyCo: Let's Talk Solutions 🛠️

In Wyandotte County, we’re seeing a rise in new housing developments—but many of these new properties come with price tags that far exceed what most people working minimum wage can afford. 😟

📈 The Problem: New properties are being built at market rates that outpace our local incomes. With the minimum wage hovering around $7.25 to $10/hr, monthly rents of $1,200+ just aren’t realistic. This forces working families, seniors, and young adults to either stretch their budgets too thin or look elsewhere.

💡 The Fix: We need real, community-driven solutions:

• 🏗️ Inclusionary Zoning: Require a portion of new housing to be affordable based on local income levels.
• 🏢 Public-Private Partnerships: Work with developers to offer tax incentives for building affordable units.
• 💵 Wage and Income Advocacy: Push for higher wages and support job training programs that lead to higher-paying careers.
• 📊 Transparent Development: Make sure the community has a voice in what gets built and who it’s for.

🏘️ Affordable housing isn’t just about roofs—it’s about dignity, stability, and a thriving WyCo for all. Let’s work together to build smarter and fairer. 💬

🔄 Share your thoughts. What would you like to see done differently in your neighborhood?

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