Action Ridge hosted two-year termcandidates for the D64 school district on March 13th. Recording of the full event is available on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/actionridge Or though this One drive link: 10000000_129660943386616_1900758938126709024_n.mp4
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Recording of Contested Alderperson Candidate Forum ~ 3.8.23
Action Ridge hosted candidates from the contested 5th and 7th wards on March 8th. Recording of the full event is available on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/actionridge Or though this One drive link: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvZFBczyAFOti0hr9glM7l8ZR_VG
Affordable Housing Advocacy Group Meeting Minutes ~ February 2, 2023
Date: February 2, 2023 Location of meeting: Via Zoom Time meeting was called to order: 7:05pm Attendees: Kristin Berg, Nan Parson, Kathy Rosling, Kate Kerin, Jeanne Wells, Melani Kaplan, Juliana Lopez De Philbrook, Kristen Olson “Thank you for your email message however I respectfully decline your invitation for a private meeting. If there is anythingContinue reading “Affordable Housing Advocacy Group Meeting Minutes ~ February 2, 2023”
Meeting Minutes ~ January 11, 2023
January General Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 11 at 7:00pm Call to Order: Nan Parson Time: 7:10 pm Welcome Nan Parson welcomed those in attendance and remarked that this is the 6th anniversary of the forming of Action Ridge. Review of 2022 actions taken in our areas of interest Affordable Housing – Kristin Berg The goalContinue reading “Meeting Minutes ~ January 11, 2023”
B-4 Uptown Current Land Use Analysis
Park Ridge Housing Facts
Park Ridge Employee Salaries: What Housing Options Exist in Park Ridge for These Employees?
JOB TITLE AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY ANNUAL SALARY RANGE AFFORDABLE RENT AFFORDABLE HOME PURCHASE 25th – 90th Percentile* @ 30% of Annual Income Current Market Conditions** Restaurant Worker 24,592 19,500 – 32,500 615 62,000 Grocery Stocker 27,807 23,078 – 34,116 695 77,000 Hospital Housekeeper 28,170 23,091 – 36,127 704 78,000 Public Works 33,628 25,591Continue reading “Park Ridge Employee Salaries: What Housing Options Exist in Park Ridge for These Employees?”
Housing Affordability – Did You Know?
In the US: 44% of extremely low-income renter householders are seniors or have a disability, and another 44% are in the labor force, in school, or are single-adult caregivers. Extremely low-income renters face a shortage of approximately 7 million affordable and available rental homes. Only 36 affordable and available homes exist for every 100 extremelyContinue reading “Housing Affordability – Did You Know?”
Affordable Housing Facts
Affordable housing serving low- and moderate-income people is often mixed-income, indistinguishable from surrounding housing, and designed to house the workforce, older adults, people with disabilities, and families. Affordable and accessible housing helps promote long term employment retention, cuts down on commutes and air pollution, and helps those who grew up in the community to remain.Continue reading “Affordable Housing Facts”
Affordable Housing Advocacy Group Meeting Minutes ~ Jan. 5, 2023
Date: January 5, 2023 Location of meeting: Via Zoom Time meeting was called to order: 7:04pm Attendees: Kristin Berg, Nan Parson, Marilyn Novak, Kate Kerin, Jeanne Wells, Beverly Copeland Kristin and other members to attend the next PZC meeting where Uptown B4 is discussed to suggest that AH be considered a permitted Use. This couldContinue reading “Affordable Housing Advocacy Group Meeting Minutes ~ Jan. 5, 2023”