Next Time on the Affordable Housing Matters Podcast St. Johns Chamber Tackles Affordable Housing Problem
ST. AUGUSTINE – The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce has started an Attainable Workforce Housing Coalition to build support and educate the public on the vital need that exists. Attracting and retaining a qualified workforce is critical to sustaining the local economy in St. Johns County.
On the next Affordable Housing Matters Podcast with St. Johns Housing Partnership (SJHP) Executive Director Bill Lazar, the guest is Aliyah Meyer
Economic Development Coordinator for the Chamber.
“The Chamber has done an excellent job rolling out this vital initiative. And the documents like the 2025 Attainable Housing Report, a workforce housing study by Florida Institute of Government and case studies that support the coalition,” said Lazar.
Earlier this year Creative Public Media announced the launch of Affordable Housing Matters, a new podcast that pulls back the curtain on issues and challenges involved in solving the affordable housing crisis. The latest episode examines how essential workers support the quality of life in St. Johns County but can’t find affordable housing.
Many workers can’t afford to live where they work. The affordability and availability of housing are not attainable for many, and the Chamber is asking for support to incorporate sustainable solutions into the county’s Comprehensive Plan.
You can listen to Affordable Housing Matters at www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7tuqh-18d9fad.
For more information on the Attainable Workforce Housing Coalition and how to get involved visit www.sjcchamber.com/attainable-housing/.
Founded in 1998, the St. Johns Housing Partnership is committed to developing and preserving quality housing while providing support for residents with low and moderate incomes, the elderly, disabled and Veterans.
SJHP leverages all donations through long-standing partnerships that provide materials and the “peoplepower” necessary to implement our vital services. SJHP is a 501c3 charitable organization. Many projects are funded by private donations from individuals, community groups and corporations.
For more information contact the St. Johns Housing Partnership at (904) 824-0902, email [email protected] or visit www.sjhp.org
