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What housing is ‘affordable’ for you?

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Housing is affordable — meaning you are not cost burdened — if it takes up 30% or less of your gross income, according to national housing guidelines. But we want to know what YOU would consider affordable in Nashville.

In this episode, we’re speaking with local residents to about their particular concerns about finding and paying for housing in Nashville. Then, we’re joined by a local expert and an official to answer listener questions.

But first, WPLN contributor Laura Dean will dive into her reporting on proposed transit plans for the East Bank.

Guests:

  • Samantha Tidwell, an Old Hickory homeowner and speech pathologist at West Nashville St. Thomas

  • Carolyn Naifeh, co-founder of Our Place Nashville and West Nashville homeowner

  • Kierre Ogbonna, a West Nashville renter and health care recruiter at Health Trust

  • Burkley Allen, Metro Council member at large

  • Dr. Paulette Coleman, Metro Development and Housing Agency board member and housing justice advocate

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