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Affordable Housing Exclusively for First Responders and Teachers Coming to Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A historic neighborhood in downtown Mobile will be the site of the city’s latest affordable housing development.
It’s only offered to teachers, firefighters, and police officers who make less than 80% of the median salary.
Location
The empty field, which is behind Calloway-Smith Middle School, will be the site of nine new houses to be added to the historic DeTonti Square neighborhood.
Neighborhood Concerns
“None of us want in DeTonti, the multi-story, low-income housing,” DeTonti Square Committee member, Johnna Rogers, said. “We’ve seen how that has worked through the city.”
Developer’s Resolution
In a neighborhood meeting with the developer, Figures Investments Inc., neighbors had a chance to have their concerns heard. A resolution came of it.
House Details
The nine houses will be detached, single-family homes ranging between 2,000 sq. ft and 2,300 sq. ft.
Of the nine houses, five of them will be sold at market price. Four of them will be rented out at an affordable price that hasn’t yet been decided.
Sustainable Development Goals
The development of affordable housing exclusively for first responders and teachers in Mobile aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:
- Goal 1: No Poverty
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Building Standards
The houses will be built to the FORTIFIED Gold standard, ensuring their quality and resilience.
Affordability and Wealth Generation
“When you think about it, a home is one of the biggest wealth-generating opportunities that any individual has,” said District 2 Councilman William Carroll.
Due to changes made after the neighborhood meeting, Figures said artist renderings are not available at this time.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 1: No Poverty – The article discusses affordable housing for teachers, firefighters, and police officers who make less than 80% of the median salary, which aims to address poverty and inequality.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – The article mentions the development of affordable housing in a historic neighborhood, contributing to the goal of making cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 1.4: By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular, the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership, and control over land and other forms of property.
- SDG 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator 1.4.2: Proportion of total adult population with secure tenure rights to land, with legally recognized documentation and who perceive their rights to land as secure, by sex and by type of tenure.
- Indicator 11.1.1: Proportion of urban population living in slums, informal settlements, or inadequate housing.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1: No Poverty | Target 1.4: By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular, the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership, and control over land and other forms of property. | Indicator 1.4.2: Proportion of total adult population with secure tenure rights to land, with legally recognized documentation and who perceive their rights to land as secure, by sex and by type of tenure. |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | Target 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums. | Indicator 11.1.1: Proportion of urban population living in slums, informal settlements, or inadequate housing. |
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