LIBRE Initiative pushing for loosened restrictions on housing development in WI

A national group called the LIBRE Initiative is calling for loosening regulations on housing development in Wisconsin to improve affordability, with a focus on the state’s Hispanic community. 

Roel Sanchez, the grassroots engagement director for the group in Wisconsin and a former real estate agent, said “we are in one of the worst times” for housing availability given the limited number of homes available in the state and strong demand. 

In a recent interview on the organization’s policy goals, he argued the state’s Hispanic residents are among the most impacted by these challenges. 

“With the limited access to properties available on the market and the amount of buyers that are actually still on the market, the people that are getting affected the most are more of the individuals like our Hispanic community,” Sanchez said. 

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Ken Notes: Leo and I have been talking about a more local (Wisconsin) based housing advocacy group representing the dozens of groups now advocating for Wisconsin Housing. With the new State statues allowing for TIF and requiring housing density to be addressed in comp plans it seems to make sense to help communities navigate the waters ahead. If this makes sense to you give us a call...