Miami-Dade mayor's hosts housing summit on helping residents unable to pay rent
"We're committing to building more supply. That's the primary focus of today, supply," said Daniella Levine Cava.
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"We're committing to building more supply. That's the primary focus of today, supply," said Daniella Levine Cava.
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced a goal of 18,000 additional affordable housing units.
"When I go back to Washington, we can look at thing a little differently," she told CBS4's Hank Tester.
Miami-Dade will be hosting the "Building Blocks Housing Summit" at loanDepot Park on Thursday.
Over the last five months, the Miami area has been one of the least affordable housing markets in the country.
"It is so different when you see it for yourself, that's why I'm here, it is important that we address the housing crisis," she said.
CBS4's Joe Gorchow highlights the work being done by SMASH.
SMASH stands for Struggle for Miami's Affordable and Sustainable Housing.
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Broward special education teacher Wendy Samuels is desperately looking to buy a home.
CBS4's Joan Murray spoke with Broward special education teacher Wendy Samuels, who is desperately looking to buy a home.
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