HousingFriday, November 13
More than 100 Tucsonans gathered Thursday to brainstorm answers to the housing crisis
The Tucson Today team
If rent or a mortgage has you squeezed, you weren't alone Thursday morning. More than 100 people attended a town hall at the YWCA to talk about housing. Arizona Town Hall hosted it after Tucson declared a housing emergency and as housing costs rise faster than household income.
Over $160,000rise in home prices since 2019
Eviction filings are also at record levels, KVOA reported.
Source: KVOA
Arizona Town Hall is a nonpartisan, nonprofit group that publishes a report on where participants agree.
“What are the actions that we can take with the resources we have and what can we do to be a part of those solutions?”
- Topics raised: homelessness, evictions, aging infrastructure, safety, mental health access
- Also on the table: the cost of housing
- Event cost: free
The town hall brought together a mix of groups and residents
| Detail | What |
|---|---|
| Hosts | Arizona Town Hall, Arizona Housing Coalition |
| Place | YWCA of Southern Arizona, 525 N. Bonita Ave. |
| Time | Thu., Nov. 12, 9 to 11:30 a.m. |
| Turnout | More than 100 people |
Sources: KVOA, Tucson Spotlight
Sources: KVOA, KOLD, Tucson Spotlight