| 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 […]
State Policy | January 10, 2020
New Report Details Washington’s 225,000 Home Shortage
FEDERAL WAY – From 2000 – 2015, Washington state fell 225,000 units short of meeting its housing needs, according to a new report from Up for Growth, developed in partnership with ECONorthwest. Housing Underproduction in Washington State found that the housing shortage represented 7.5% of the total 2015 housing stock in the state. While the housing shortage […]
