IDEA JAM: How do we sustain our diverse Takoma Park community?
CHEER held its first idea jam on November 17, 2011 on the income gap in Takoma Park. After reviewing the statistics documenting a 50%...
Bruce Baker
Dec 16, 2011
Takoma Park Income Gap Is Growing
Over the past decade, Takoma Park has changed from a community able to support families with a range of incomes to one with higher...
Bruce Baker
Nov 4, 2011
Gilbert Highlands: A Nonprofit Housing Development in Long Branch
On January 26, Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) offered a mini-tour of Gilbert Highlands, a 21-unit, affordable housing property at...
Bruce Baker
Feb 10, 2011
Panel Explores Ways to Improve Community
What can we do to reduce housing cost burdens, increase affordable homeownership opportunities, and build stronger community connections...
Bruce Baker
Nov 30, 2010
High Real Estate Values Challenge Takoma Park Diversity
The large increase in real estate values over the last decade has changed who can buy a house in Takoma Park. New home buyers have...
Bruce Baker
Nov 30, 2010
CHEER Releases the First Takoma Park Housing Report Card
Two major findings emerge from the Takoma Park housing report card data. First, Takoma Park has preserved much of its affordable housing...
Bruce Baker
Nov 22, 2010
