One of the most important parts of building affordable housing is acquiring land for free or a reasonable price. It’s one of the biggest challenges for organizations looking to build housing for people who can’t afford market-rate homes.
The Spokane Regional Land Bank, led by Ami Manning, has acquired a few lots to sell to companies and non-profits that build affordable housing. We brought her in to talk about how they work.
This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.…