| December 18, 2024
Up for Growth Action Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Housing Supply and Innovation Framework Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Up for Growth Action is proud to announce its support for the “Housing Supply and Innovation Framework Act,” newly introduced by Representative Mike Flood (R-NE) and Representative Blunt Rochester (D-DE). This important legislation is designed to help local and state officials who are proactively exploring solutions for pro-housing reforms that will increase […]
Federal Policy | November 21, 2024
Up for Growth Action Applauds Formation of Bipartisan YIMBY Caucus to Address Nationwide Housing Crisis
Up for Growth Action proudly supports the launch of the bipartisan Congressional YIMBY (Yes in My Back Yard) Caucus, a coalition committed to advancing policies that address America’s urgent housing shortage. With a current shortage of 3.85 million homes and housing underproduction impacting 198 metropolitan areas across the country, the Caucus seeks to drive transformative solutions to increase housing supply and affordability.
Federal Policy | November 14, 2024
A Statement on the Election Results and Up for Growth’s Commitment to Solving America’s Housing Shortage
While low unemployment, GDP growth, and stock market performance indicate a strong economy, last week’s election results reveal a different reality felt deeply by millions of Americans struggling to afford basic needs. Voters expressed their frustration at the ballot box and demanded change, consistently naming “the economy” as their primary concern.
Housing Underproduction in the U.S | October 29, 2024
3.85 Million Missing Homes in the U.S.
Up for Growth’s most recent findings show nationwide underproduction reached 3.85 million homes in 2022. However, for the first time in more than a decade, housing underproduction decreased by 50,000 homes. This slight improvement was driven by low interest rates and historic demand for housing as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic began to lessen.
Federal Policy | June 4, 2024
2024 Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act: Official Press Release
This critical legislation is designed to help state and local governments that are proactively exploring solutions for reforming regulatory barriers to housing, but need additional resources, data, and models to adequately address these challenges.
Exclusionary Zoning | December 23, 2022
Up for Growth Action Applauds Passage of Key Housing Provisions in 2023 Omnibus Bill
The bill includes $85 million in competitive Community Development Block Grants to reward state and local governments, metropolitan planning organizations and multijurisdictional entities that eliminate or reform exclusionary zoning, discriminatory land-use policies and other local barriers to increase the supply of affordable housing.
| May 16, 2022
Up for Growth Action Praises Administration’s Housing Supply Action Plan
Washington, DC – Up for Growth Action, a federal advocacy organization that advocates for policies to achieve housing equity, eliminate systemic barriers, and create more homes, today released the following statement from CEO Mike Kingsella, who praised the Biden Administration’s Housing Supply Action Plan, a multi-faceted proposal designed to address the nation’s urgent housing affordability and supply crisis: “The […]
| May 11, 2022
National Coalition Says Retooling LERTA Tax Incentive Program Could Enhance Pittsburgh’s New Inclusionary Zoning Law
Marriage of Pittsburgh's Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Program with new inclusionary housing rules could make program more workable and spur additional housing production
| February 22, 2022
GBX Group CEO Drew Sparacia Joins Up for Growth Action Board of Directors
Washington, DC – Up for Growth Action, a federal advocacy organization that advocates for policies to achieve housing equity, eliminate systemic barriers, and create more homes, today announced the appointment of Drew Sparacia to its board of directors. Sparacia is Founding Partner and CEO of Cleveland-based GBX Group, a real estate investment firm specializing in preserving, […]
| November 18, 2021
Up for Growth Action Applauds Senate Introduction of the Build More Housing Near Transit Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Up for Growth Action today announced its support of the Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2021, a bill introduced by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) that would spur much-needed housing development near transit locations while fulfilling critical public transportation, economic development and environmental goals in communities nationwide confronting […]
| November 4, 2021
Latest Build Back Better Package Retains Commitment to Unlocking Possibilities Program
WASHINGTON, DC – Up for Growth Action today applauded the inclusion of the Unlocking Possibilities program in the latest version of the Build Back Better reconciliation bill released by the House Rules Committee this week. Outlined in Section 40103 of the Fiscal year 2022 budget reconciliation package, the provision provides $1.75 billion in competitive grants to states, local […]