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Sacramento's housing crisis: seven possible solutions

Chris Nichols Scott Thomas Anderson Ben van der Meer Robert Hansen Jessica Laskey

October 10, 2023 |

Solving Sacramento |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

Developers and government officials are turning to a slew of different methods to address the affordable housing shortage in Sacramento, California. They’re developing micro apartments that are less than 500 square feet and allowing homeowners to build accessory dwelling units on their land, for example.

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Sacramento turns to 'micro apartments' to ease affordable housing crunch

Chris Nichols

September 11, 2023 |

CapRadio |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

Micro apartment communities with rent prices well below the city average are popping up in Sacramento as a way to address the affordable housing crisis. The units in these buildings are often significantly less than 500 square feet, can house no more than two people, and must provide a kitchen and a bathroom. To live there, tenants have to meet specific income requirements.

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‘Feel Like A Million Dollars': Shower-On-Wheels Program Offers Hope, Hygiene For Homeless Sacramentans During COVID-19

Chris Nichols

April 13, 2020 |

CapRadio |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

In Sacramento, a mobile shower unit is helping the city's homeless population stay clean and safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Volunteers with the unit are also distributing fresh clothes and bagged lunches.

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