HUS 1353 Lesson 13 Discussion

HUS 1353 Lesson 13 Discussion Author’s Name: Institution of Affiliation: Course Name: Instructor’s Name: Date: HUS 1353 Lesson 13 Discussion Over the years, the lack of enough affordable housing has been a common challenge in the USA. Low inventory, an increasing number of millennials looking for larger homes, and high-interest rates are some of the contributing factors to this issue. St. Petersburg, Florida, is one of the cities most affected by this issue and needs to be addressed. One of the effects of the ongoing housing crisis in the region is a struggle to keep up with spiking rents. As a result, eviction and homelessness are becoming common in the city. Most frontline employees, including healthcare and teachers, are evicted from the city due to the lack of financial relief. Moreover, the level of concentrated poverty has significantly skyrocketed in South St. Petersburg. Loose COVID-19 restrictions have escalated the housing crisis in this region. As a result, numerous individuals from different parts of the country moved to Florida at an alarming rate, mainly settling in Downtown St. Petersburg. Additionally, the state's laws to offer affordable housing are less than what the city demands. Currently, the St. Petersburg rule states that 30% of all units sh...