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A new Oklahoma library will house 59 affordable apartments on its upper floors, creating the state's first mixed-use public library. The Owasso project solves two problems at once: outdated infrastructure and the need for more housing.
Hundreds of volunteers will spend two weeks building affordable homes in Spokane Valley, marking a quarter-century of community-powered construction. The milestone event shows how neighbors can come together to solve the housing crisis one family at a time.
Nigeria's largest city is tackling its housing crisis head-on with 23 new estates completed since 2019 and ambitious plans to add thousands more affordable homes. Lagos is also introducing monthly rent payments to help low-income families access housing more easily.
Hundreds of volunteers in Cleveland are framing walls this Saturday for 15 new affordable homes that will help local families achieve homeownership. The Pope Leo Village initiative is part of a nationwide movement creating 235 homes across America.
Volunteers in Redmond are finishing three affordable homes where families will pay just $1,500 monthly mortgages while learning construction skills in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. The project shows how hands-on community work can tackle housing costs while building confidence.
Public sector workers in Ghana can now buy affordable homes with 20-year mortgages in local currency, solving a crisis that's left 1.5 million families without housing. A $750 million fund will help nurses, teachers, and doctors own homes without the currency risks that previously made payments unaffordable.
A housing developer's £2,500 donation is bringing back beloved music sessions for older adults in South Queensferry, Scotland. The funding comes as part of a commitment tied to completing 25 new affordable homes in the community.
Female volunteers partnered with Habitat for Humanity to complete four affordable homes in Tooele, Utah, with three going to single mothers. The project brought together women from across the community to learn construction skills while creating lasting stability for local families.
A housing developer's £2,500 donation is bringing back beloved music programs for older adults in South Queensferry. The contribution came after completing 25 affordable homes, showing how new construction can directly support existing community needs.
The European Investment Bank just committed over €322 million to tackle Germany's housing crisis, funding thousands of affordable homes in Berlin. Real families will finally have access to housing they can actually afford.
The European Investment Bank just committed over €322 million to build affordable housing in Berlin and fund breakthrough construction technology. The financing will create 1,465 new homes while supporting innovations that could help Europe build faster and cheaper.
Ethiopia is teaming up with UN-Habitat to deliver affordable homes and build sustainable cities as the nation experiences rapid urban growth. The partnership brings global expertise and innovative financing to address housing needs while creating jobs.
Nigeria's new Housing Minister pledges to tackle the country's massive 20 million home shortage with affordable housing nationwide. The ambitious plan has already created 300,000 jobs across 17 states.
A young New Zealand couple just proved sustainable housing doesn't have to break the bank. Elizabeth and Everett Norris built their entire two-story home using straw bales, recycled materials, and yes, cow manure plaster.
Volunteers in Colorado's Eagle County donated over 5,000 hours building affordable homes in 2025, saving Habitat for Humanity more than half a million dollars in labor costs. National Volunteer Appreciation Week spotlights how giving back benefits both communities and the volunteers themselves.
A company born at MIT is building homes in robotic microfactories, slashing costs and carbon emissions while churning out desperately needed housing. The first homes are already standing in Massachusetts, with wildfire rebuilding coming next.
Hundreds of women across Seattle are picking up hammers and power tools to build affordable homes for families who need them most. From May 2 to 16, volunteers with zero construction experience are welcome to join the effort that's changing lives one wall at a time.
A new White House report reveals how cutting red tape could build 13 million homes over the next decade, tackling America's severe housing shortage. The plan could boost economic growth and create two million jobs while making homeownership more accessible.
A new White House report reveals how cutting construction regulations could create millions of affordable homes and boost economic growth. The blueprint addresses America's 10 million home shortage by targeting rules that add over $100,000 to building costs.
A new White House report reveals how cutting red tape could create millions of affordable homes and boost economic growth. The blueprint targets regulations that add over $100,000 to every new house built.
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