Mayor Deegan’s affordable housing task force meets, gives recommendations
Mayor Deegan's affordable housing task force meets, gives recommendations WJXT News4JAX
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One of the biggest concerns in Jacksonville is housing, or the lack of it. The News4JAX I-TEAM has been showing you many of the concerns surrounding public housing over the years.
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan has created a task force to come up with changes that could help renters, homeowners and builders.
On Tuesday, they voted on what recommendations to give to the mayor. The committee gave preliminary approval to some recommendations like improving the housing ecosystem and increasing attainable housing.
TELL US: Have you been or are you on the waiting list for affordable public housing in Jacksonville?
It’s hard to imagine that more than 147,000 people in Jacksonville are still waiting to get into public housing. We talked to one man who says he has been on the waiting list for years and for the past 17 months, he’s been living out of his car.
He told us he voted for Donna Deegan, hoping she could address this issue.
“It’s going to take time. And you know, patience isn’t what a lot of people have when they’re addressing housing or they need available housing,” said Josh Hicks, Chairman of the Affordable Housing Transition Subcommittee.
The task force recommended more oversight and appointing a Chief Housing Officer. Also, change zoning laws to allow for more duplexes in the urban core.
“We’ve got to open that up, we’ve got to allow for more development in terms of multifamily mixed-use housing that provides some of this inventory in our community,” Hicks said.
Most of the property available in Jacksonville, 90%, is zoned for single-family homes. Also, Jacksonville is short over 5,700 apartments and if it’s not addressed that number is expected to jump to more than 61,000 in seven years.
The committee will meet for a final time on Friday and take a final vote on their plan. It will then be presented to Mayor Deegan.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.1 By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums | – Number of people on waiting lists for affordable public housing – Number of people living in inadequate housing conditions – Number of slums upgraded |
| SDG 1: No Poverty | 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, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology, and financial services, including microfinance | – Number of people living in poverty – Number of people with access to affordable housing |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 8.10 Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance, and financial services for all | – Availability of financial services for low-income individuals – Accessibility of microfinance options for vulnerable populations |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
The issue of housing, specifically the lack of affordable housing and the long waiting list for public housing in Jacksonville, is directly connected to SDG 11, which aims to ensure access to adequate, safe, and affordable housing for all by 2030.
SDG 1: No Poverty
The lack of affordable housing and the presence of a waiting list for public housing also relate to SDG 1, which aims to eradicate poverty and ensure equal rights and access to economic resources for all individuals, including the poor and vulnerable.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
The article mentions the need to strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to expand access to banking and financial services for all. This connects to SDG 8, which focuses on promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Target 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums
The article highlights the need for improving the housing ecosystem, increasing attainable housing, and addressing the long waiting list for affordable public housing. These actions align with Target 11.1 of SDG 11.
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
The article mentions the issue of poverty and the need for equal access to affordable housing. This relates to Target 1.4 of SDG 1, which aims to ensure equal rights and access to economic resources, including housing, for all individuals.
Target 8.10: Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance, and financial services for all
The article discusses the importance of expanding access to financial services, including microfinance options, for low-income individuals. This aligns with Target 8.10 of SDG 8, which focuses on improving access to banking and financial services for all.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article provides several indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:
– Number of people on waiting lists for affordable public housing
– Number of people living in inadequate housing conditions
– Number of slums upgraded
– Number of people living in poverty
– Number of people with access to affordable housing
– Availability of financial services for low-income individuals
– Accessibility of microfinance options for vulnerable populations
These indicators can help track the progress made in addressing the housing issues and achieving the targets under the relevant SDGs.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.1 By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums | – Number of people on waiting lists for affordable public housing – Number of people living in inadequate housing conditions – Number of slums upgraded |
| SDG 1: No Poverty | 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, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology, and financial services, including microfinance | – Number of people living in poverty – Number of people with access to affordable housing |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 8.10 Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance, and financial services for all | – Availability of financial services for low-income individuals – Accessibility of microfinance options for vulnerable populations |
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