According to a by the , nationwide, there are only 35 affordable homes available for every 100 renters who have incomes no greater than 30 percent of the median income in their area. This shortage of affordable housing exists in every state and major metropolitan area, including Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
The wide income ranges and the mix of larger urban cities and smaller suburban cities in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties presents a challenge to providing affordable housing accessible throughout the region.
Joining us to discuss providing affordable housing options in Northern Kentucky are Mayor Joe Meyer; Tom Guidugli, executive director of and former mayor of Newport; and Assistant Professor of Urban and Public Affairs and the Director of the at the , Dr. Matthew Ruther.
The Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement at Northern Kentucky University will present the next NKY Forum, "Affordable Housing: How Are We Doing?" at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 1, at the Lincoln Grant Scholar House in Covington, Kentucky. For more information .
For more information on affordable housing in Northern Kentucky, visit the , the or the .
The is a collaboration of the and , a young leaders group. The Forum's purpose is to foster civil, civic dialogue on topics of community interest.