Our Solution to the Housing Crisis
To solve the housing crisis, we have to ensure that public investments create housing solutions with public benefits. Our solution is for Nashville to begin building social housing.
To solve the housing crisis, we have to ensure that public investments create housing solutions with public benefits. Our solution is for Nashville to begin building social housing.
“It says a lot as a city when we tell the backbone of the economy that their labor isn’t enough to build a quality of life in Nashville that allows them to have a family, or save or live comfortably.” – Maryam Abolfazli
Even as development booms and land values soar, much of the revenue that should strengthen the city’s finances never makes it into the budget—leaving Nashville struggling to fund basic services.
Tennessee has one of the most regressive tax systems in the country. That means our state imposes a higher tax burden on lower-income earners than on higher-income earners.
The unfortunate truth is that roughly 40% of Nashville residents cannot afford housing.
Before the annual meeting, SUN informed Nashville Soccer Holdings and MarketStreet that the reduction in retail space constituted a violation of the Community Benefits Agreement and demanded immediate corrective action.
The problem is that existing housing, as well as in-progress housing, doesn’t meet the needs and realities of the people who live here. We need jobs that pay wages that meet the cost of living, and the reality is that housing costs an arm and a leg.
We demand that the Metro Nashville government invest in affordable housing now. From the mayor to Metro Council, we know it can be done. The reality is that we can’t afford not to make it happen.
Research shows that eviction filings spike following weather-related emergencies, especially in states like Tennessee, with weak tenant protections. No one should lose their home because they were unable to work, access childcare, or safely live in their residence during a declared emergency.
We need a strong Nashville. One that builds a sustainable future for our children and prioritizes helping residents recover from natural disasters and the unexpected.
We will tirelessly and courageously fight injustice and organize our community to take action.