Earlier this month, the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust (HIT) was joined by U.A. Local 412 in hosting the New Mexico Development Community Roundtable to explore housing investment opportunities in the state while expanding union career opportunities. Participants included union, elected and agency officials from throughout New Mexico, as well as several of the state’s affordable…

The housing crisis continues to be a burden for many, but the MFA wants to address concerns with its new program Organizations throughout New Mexico now have the opportunity to help New Mexicans in need of a home. The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority has begun the “Restoring Our Communities” program — and officials like…

As a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, I am keenly aware of the challenges many homeowners face when it comes to finding affordable housing options for themselves and their loved ones. There’s an quick and easy fix that will contribute to solving our city’s housing crisis: the accessory dwelling unit (ADU). ADUs, also known as…

As cities around the country continue to grapple with housing shortages and urban sprawl, it is crucial to reexamine the relationship between housing and parking. The prevailing approach of abundant parking requirements has shaped Albuquerque, like other cities in detrimental ways, undermining affordability, exacerbating congestion, and hindering the development of vibrant, walkable communities. It is…

Living in my mom’s casita has been a real game-changer, especially during the pandemic. She actually asked me to move in with her, and despite my initial doubts, I decided to go for it. And let me tell you, it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Being in such close quarters with…

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In a democracy, you have to make some compromises to get things done. And the Albuquerque City Council did just that Wednesday night passing a landmark zoning amendment that could increase the city’s housing supply, while respecting the property rights of homeowners who have sunk their life savings into their homes. While it’s unfortunate the…

Casitas could be coming to your neighborhood, following a highly anticipated City Council vote Wednesday . But, depending on where you live, they might already be there. Albuquerque City Council is set to discuss a change to the zoning code, or Integrated Development Ordinance. The measure would, among other changes, open more of the city’s…

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, there is nothing more fundamental, more important than family. Our priorities, from public safety to housing and everything in between, all reflect our commitment to supporting the families that are the lifeblood of our city. At the end of the day, all that we do, we do for our families. A…

The literal housing landscape of Albuquerque could be changing in response to the housing crisis, and whether that’s for better or worse depends on the guardrails the Albuquerque City Council bakes into any zoning change to the city’s Integrated Development Ordinance. The council delayed until next month a vote on dramatic changes Mayor Tim Keller…