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Dallas Faces Housing Crisis: Affordable Units Plummet to 12%

6/12/2025

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Dallas's affordable housing has plummeted from 44% in 2012 to just 12% in 2022.
Business leaders emphasize that this crisis jeopardizes economic growth and talent retention.
Proposed strategies include redefining 'affordable housing' and advocating for data-driven legislative support.
A pilot program successfully created 1,308 housing units, underscoring the importance of business engagement in solutions.

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Story summary

Dallas's affordable housing has plummeted from 44% in 2012 to just 12% in 2022.
Business leaders emphasize that this crisis jeopardizes economic growth and talent retention.
Proposed strategies include redefining 'affordable housing' and advocating for data-driven legislative support.
A pilot program successfully created 1,308 housing units, underscoring the importance of business engagement in solutions.