Construir nuestro futuro: Reflexiones populares sobre la vivienda social

Estamos encantados de anunciar la publicación de nuestro nuevo informe, "Construir nuestro futuro: Reflexiones populares sobre la vivienda social", un análisis exhaustivo de la urgente necesidad de soluciones de vivienda transformadoras impulsadas por las comunidades y para las comunidades, soluciones que den prioridad a los más afectados y necesitados.

A medida que se agrava la crisis de la vivienda en Estados Unidos, crece la demanda de medidas audaces que nos proporcionen una vivienda segura, estable y verdaderamente asequible. La vivienda debe enriquecer nuestras vidas, no los bolsillos de los inversores ricos. Ahí es donde entra en juego la vivienda social: vivienda para las personas, no para los beneficios.

What exactly do we mean by “Social Housing”?

Our vision is rooted in a powerful movement led by tenants and unhoused people, guided by the fundamental belief that housing should be controlled by the people who live in it. Grounded in racial, gender, and economic justice movements, this report delves into the principles of social housing: deeply and permanently affordable, publicly or collectively owned, and democratically controlled by residents.

Highlights from the Report:

• **Real Stories, Real Solutions: **Frontline activists share their experiences, challenges, and victories in advocating for social housing. From tenant unions and rent strikes to legislative wins and public housing initiatives, these grassroots efforts showcase the diverse strategies and shared commitment to decommodifying housing.
• **Wins Across the Country: **Hear about how California’s SB 555 mandates a government study on 100% affordable and below-market social housing, how Los Angeles’s Mansion Tax will generate revenue to pilot social housing projects, how Seattle established the Seattle Social Housing Developer (SSHD), and how Kansas City secured a $50 million bond for affordable housing.
• **Principles of Social Housing: **Learn about the core tenets that make social housing a viable and just alternative to the current profit-driven system. Housing should be deeply affordable, community-controlled, and rooted in equity and racial justice.

We invite you to dive into the full report and explore the potential of social housing to transform our communities. Read the report here.

Join the Movement:

Read and share the report within your networks. Use our social media toolkit to help spread the word. Together, we can amplify the call for housing justice and build a future where housing is a fundamental human right.