How do you define if housing is ‘affordable’? If there isn’t enough market rate housing, how can you even start a discussion about affordable housing? At what point do we decide there have been enough conversations and it is time for action? There are some who are taking action. This week Justin talks with Chris Todd – Business & Development Director for Henderson County, NC – about The Apple Ridge Project.The Apple Ridge Project is made up of 60 multi-family housing units and 20 single family units. Henderson County approved using some American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to help with infrastructure costs. Specifically, the funds will be used toward the water & sewer extension requirements that are necessary to complete the project.The Apple Ridge Project, which is being spearheaded by The Housing Assistance Corporation, is proof that real partnership can exist with the common goal of providing more affordable housing units in the community. References Today's Real Talk: https://www.TodaysRealTalk.com/Info@TodaysRealTalk.com Apple Ridge Project: https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/calendar-files/apple_ridge_-_overall_development_plan_1-20-22.pdfHenderson County: https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/Housing Assistance Corporation: https://www.housing-assistance.com/Want content sent directly to your device? Text 'Get Real' to 844-STUDIO-4 Have you enabled Amazon and Google Home skills? "Hey Alexa, play Today's Real Talk!" "Hey, Google, play Today's Real Talk!" All shows streaming wherever you like to listen to your podcasts Chapters00:00 - 06:17: Talking w/ Justin06:17 - 08:29: Intro w/ Chris Todd08:29 - 09:55: Apple Ridge Project Overview09:55 - 11:35: The Apple Ridge Team11:35 - 13:24: The Go-Forward Plan13:24 - 14:07: Partnering With Others14:07 - 15:59: Criteria for Approval15:59 - 19:39: Population Shift During COVID19:39 - 22:55: Defining Affordable22:55 - 25:24: Size of the Apple Ridge Project25:24 - 26:23: Relationships w/ Other Municipalities26:23 - 31:20: Long Term Vision31:20 - 34:48: Internet Access in Western NC34:48 - 37:03: Public Feedback37:03 - 38:50: Support At All Levels38:50 - 40:17: Take Aways for Success 40:17 - 41:11: Outro w/ Chris Todd41:11 - 44:15: Managing Projects44:15 - 48:19: Why isn't there more affordable housing options?48:19 - 53:54: My neighbor isn't letting me use my driveway anymore. What are my options?53:54 - 59:30: If you could pick one sector of real estate to invest in, what would it be?59:30 - 01:01:24: Final Thoughts w/ Justin

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25 Feb 2023