Caring For Where You Live
Once upon a time, small communities were, for the most part, self contained. Farmers sold or traded their produce for help building or repairing their homes or barns and the cobbler kept boots and shoes wearable. Today, more people are trying to return to these roots in their own areas and once again making them more self-sufficient communities even in
multifamily housing in the center of big cities. Everything from organizing the families living there to grow their own food to sharing child care duties as some parents go off to work.
Affordable housing initiatives are now including prior planning to make room for more efficient and safe common areas within these micro communities. Existing housing authorities are also modifying and providing the funding needed for families to start healthy eating programs and after school programs providing fun exercise, and help with homework. Many of these programs include funding for computers, books, and school supplies. This not only encourages these families by providing the resources they need for a happier life, it also discourages gang activity and crime- making a safer environment for all.