Sale of abandoned affordable housing welcomed by neighborhood
Sale of abandoned affordable housing welcomed by neighborhood KSN-TV
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City of Wichita Holds Open Houses for Sale of City-Owned Properties
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The city of Wichita held another round of open houses Sunday for 13 city-owned properties. People living near one of the homes said the effort to sell the property is welcome.
Concerns about Property at 2002 Poplar Street
2002 Poplar Street in southeast Wichita has some neighbors concerned. They say it has become a draw for squatters and crime.
“Everyone in the neighborhood has been watching this property to see what happens with it,” said Jon Buck, Mead Neighborhood Association vice president.
An open house marked the perfect opportunity to scope it out.
“Overall, I think it’s gonna be an easy flip for someone,” Buck said. “I would consider it if I could come up with the funding and the knowledge to do it.”
Relief for Neighbors
It’s been four years since the city stopped renting out the home.
“For a long time, the garage door was unlocked, so we had people sleeping in the garage for months,” Buck said.
Claude Hephner has been living a block away from the abandoned house for years.
“It’s the first house you see, and that sets a tone for this area,” Hephner said.
The potential sale of the property comes as a relief for Hephner.
“Somebody has stolen the air conditioning and whatever else might be gone from the place,” Hephner said. “Part of the fence is missing.”
Both Hephner and Buck hope the home is bought by someone who plans to live in it instead of a property manager who would fix the place up and then rent it out.
Emphasis on Sustainable Development Goals
“Hopefully, this will be an outlet where lower-income families will actually be able to afford a home and make it a viable property again,” Buck said.
The houses were put up for sale because federal funding is no longer able to keep the homes in liveable condition, according to Logan Bradshaw, assistant director of housing and community services for the City of Wichita.
All 13 of the homes shown Sunday are considered abandoned.
They used to be operated as affordable housing properties by the city, but according to Bradshaw, a lack of funding led to disrepair.
However, not all the homes the city plans to sell are empty or abandoned.
Out of the 37 houses in the first group of homes the city is putting on the market, 24 currently have residents.
They were given 90-day notices to leave last month.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 1: No Poverty
The article discusses the sale of city-owned properties that were previously operated as affordable housing. This relates to SDG 11, which aims to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. It also relates to SDG 1, which aims to eradicate poverty in all its forms.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.
- SDG 1.2: By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women, and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions.
The article highlights the need for affordable housing and the potential sale of these properties to address the issue. This aligns with the targets under SDG 11.1 and SDG 1.2.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Proportion of the population living in slums (Indicator for SDG 11.1)
- Proportion of men, women, and children living in poverty (Indicator for SDG 1.2)
The article mentions that the city-owned properties were previously operated as affordable housing and are now considered abandoned. This implies that there is a proportion of the population living in slums or inadequate housing. Additionally, the article mentions the need for lower-income families to afford a home, indicating the presence of poverty. These indicators can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
Table: 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. | Proportion of the population living in slums |
| SDG 1: No Poverty | 1.2: By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women, and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions. | Proportion of men, women, and children living in poverty |
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Source: ksn.com
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