Housing and Urban Development

Public School Staffing Shortages, HUD's Flood-Prone Homes, And A Surfside Update

Wilkine Brutus

On the South Florida Roundup we discuss staffing shortages in school districts and an NPR investigation into the U.S. Department of Housing And Urban Development's sale of vulnerable homes. We also hear the latest on plans for the former site of the Champlain Towers South.

Hanan Arts is hosting a Belly Dance workshop at the Miami Dade College Koubek Memorial Center Saturday.

U.S. Government Selling Cheap Homes In Flood Zones, Gabrielle Union, And Belly Dancing

Leslie Ovalle Atkinson

Why is the government selling affordable housing in risky flood zones? Actress Gabrielle Union on her new book and her advocacy work. Plus, socially-distanced belly dancing.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban and Development sold more than 230 homes in South Florida between 2017 and 2020 in flood zones, including this neighborhood in South Miami-Dade County.

The Government Sells Cheap Houses. In South Florida, They're Also In Flood Zones

Jenny Staletovich

An NPR investigation found that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development sells a disproportionately high number of properties in flood zones, including more than 230 in South Florida.

Larry Alvarez of Hudson said he was not aware a house he bought earlier this year is in a floodplain.

NPR Investigation: Florida Is A Hot Spot For Government Homes Sold In Flood-Prone Areas

Steve Newborn

Florida saw the highest number of HUD homes sold in floodplains, according to an NPR analysis of several years of data. The 529 homes reflect 12% of all of the sales HUD made in the state over several years.

An international letter exchange connecting different cultures and languages throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, helping ease confinement blues to residents in South Florida.

Hastings' Legacy, The Future Of Cities, And A Letter Exchange To Ease The Pandemic Blues

Suria Rimer

A tribute to a civil rights leader in South Florida, the future of our cities and an international letter exchange for poetry month.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says it believes it is the first department to implement Biden's executive order to combat discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

HUD To Probe Housing Bias Cases Involving Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity

Laurel Wamsley

The move follows an executive order by President Biden to expand protections for LGBTQ people in health care, housing and education.

Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, at the Capitol in 2018.

Biden Plans To Tap Rep. Marcia Fudge As Housing Secretary, Tom Vilsack As Agriculture

Franco Ordoñez

The two departments have a key role in supporting American households. HUD is responsibility for affordable housing while USDA oversees food assistance programs.

Miami-Dade School Board Looking To Develop Downtown HQ, And Add Housing

The Miami-Dade County School Board wants to downsize from its 10 acres of prime, development-ready land in downtown Miami.District officials are turning…

Radio

New Plan Seeks to Increase Affordable Housing in Miami

Tom Hudson

The rent is just too high for a lot of people living in South Florida. In Miami, many renters spend at least half of their paychecks on housing. And…

A Roundup Of Issues Fort Lauderdale City Commissioners Will Tackle Tuesday Evening

Caitie Muñoz

There's a packed agenda for Tuesday evening's regular Fort Lauderdale city commission meeting. It starts 6 p.m. at Fort Lauderdale City Hall, 100 N.…

Fort Lauderdale Residents Learn To Navigate New Law To Challenge Developers In Court

Caitie Muñoz

About 100 citizen activists gathered in Fort Lauderdale in the rain Monday night for an open forum about quality of life issues and development. “We may…

Fort Lauderdale Citizens Seek Clarity On New State Development Law; Will Host Expert Forum

Caitie Muñoz

In Fort Lauderdale, how much to build – or not build – is a central question. It comes up regularly in public comment, city commission meetings and local…