Time for Hawaii politicians to be real with their constituents instead of pandering to the disadvantaged with their shell game. Displaced Maui residents need housing now. There is no excuse for not providing modular housing like other communities struck by catastrophe, such as Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina.
To the editor: Your article on the DIY house built by homeless immigrants in Highland Park vividly brought to mind the various favelas I saw in Rio de Janeiro many years ago. Many of them were intricately constructed of several different materials, some with a great deal of skill and artistry. And I could not help wondering at the time how there was such a disparity in that city between the extremely wealthy and so many poor people living in these shacks. I keep wondering the same thing now. If...
To the editor: I am writing to to express my dismay at the "ambitious" housing initiative unveiled by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass in her State of the City address. It boils down to begging for donations from the city's wealthy to purchase apartment buildings to house homeless people. In a city such as Los Angeles, with an incredibly low apartment vacancy rate, this only adds another source of demand that competes with a highly limited supply. If we do not increase the supply of apartments, middle- and...
London’s Australia House has been renamed “Bluey House” for a day, in celebration of the TV hit series’ cultural impact on the world.
A recent announcement of 245 new homes in Cornwall has sparked a debate among locals about the true meaning of 'affordable' housing and the impact of new developments.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The City of Wichita will have another round of open houses for the next set of public housing units that are being made available for sale. The open houses will be
The public is invited to attend the open house at the historic Thomas Smith House on Saturday.
London’s Australia House has been renamed Bluey House for the day in recognition of the hit TV programme’s cultural impact, which has seen it win an award.
A three-bedroom semi-detached home has hit the market, offering an excellent opportunity for refurbishment. In the desirable area of Swallownest, it benefits from a range of nearby amenities, including reputable schools. Subscribe to The Star’s free newsletter The Rotherham village offers easy access to Sheffield, Rotherham centre, and the motorway. Estate agents 2roost said: “While in need of refurbishment, [the property] offers a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to create their ideal...
Hong Kong’s housing minister has defended an estimated HK$4.39 billion price tag for managing 30,000 temporary flats which are planned for the city, saying this would cover maintenance, cleaning, and other amenities. The units will be part of the Light Public Housing (LPH) scheme, which aims to boost the city’s short-term housing supply by providing […]
The 25-year-old vessel was hired by the Scottish Government in 2022 to house more than 1,000 Ukrainian refugees and remained docked in Glasgow until last year.
There is a man's name in my phone contacts - let's call him Dave - who was once an important person to me but who now refuses to answer my calls.