Currently there is a national shortage of 7 million affordable homes for the 10 million plus low-income families living in the United States. Studies show that housing is a key factor in reducing poverty and increasing economic mobility. Increasing access to affordable housing is the best strategy for reducing childhood poverty and increasing economic mobility. Increasing access to affordable housing also bolsters economic growth with the shortage costing our economy about $2 trillion a year in lower wages and productivity. Our moderator and panelists will discuss the current cr ... See more
