Fox 8 On Your Side: Lack of A/C in Rentals

At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC), we know that a housing crisis doesn’t end the day a tenant moves their belongings out of a condemned building. For the former residents of The District at West Market, the initial trauma of displacement has evolved into a long-term financial struggle that highlights the deep fragility of our…

At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC), we believe that every resident deserves a safe, stable place to call home. When that stability is threatened by unsafe living conditions and sudden displacement, our mission to advocate for and support our community becomes more critical than ever. We are currently working closely with the City of Greensboro…

Originally aired on the “Good on Paper” podcast by The Atlantic

Across the country, states are taking bold steps to address the affordable housing crisis by encouraging or even mandating that cities allow for more diverse and dense housing options. This national trend offers important lessons for us here in Greensboro as we grapple with our own significant housing shortage. At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC),…

Should air conditioning be considered a required part of rental housing? According to WCNC, one North Carolina lawmaker says yes, and we couldn’t agree more. Rep. Tracy Clark (D-Guilford County) has introduced House Bill 879, a legislative proposal to mandate air conditioning in all rental units across the state. This bill highlights the growing recognition of…

The Greensboro City Council recently made a significant decision about how to handle the environmental contamination at Bingham Park, as detailed in an article by the Greensboro News & Record. After much deliberation, the council voted in October 2024, 6-2 to adopt a “cap-and-cover” approach rather than undertaking a full cleanup of the site. While this…