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With Downtown Memphis property at a premium, how can affordable housing be ensured?

With Downtown Memphis property at a premium, how can affordable housing be ensured?

by twistaff | Jul 18, 2022 | TWI in the News

Roshun Austin, president and CEO of nonprofit development group The Works, said what is set by HUD as an affordable rate can sometimes be too high for certain real estate submarkets. Read more at commercialappeal.com
Roshun Austin, Cycling and Running

Roshun Austin, Cycling and Running

by twistaff | Jul 1, 2022 | Roshun in the News

“I have a hectic life, and being outdoors on a bike means freedom from daily worries and stresses.” Read the full profile at mhandf.wpengine.com

County mayor says stable housing critical in keeping ex-offenders out of system

by twistaff | Jun 28, 2022 | TWI in the News

Roshun Austin, president and CEO of The Works Inc., said African Americans are five times more likely to be incarcerated than white people, making them more vulnerable to poor living conditions and lifetimes of crime. Read the full article at...

South Memphis Farmer’s Market makes produce in food desert

by twistaff | Jun 28, 2022 | TWI in the News

“Its the south. We’re the Bible Belt, but we’re also the stroke belt, we’re the heart attack belt, we’re all these chronic disease belts because of the things we put in our bodies,” Bernard said. “So, if we learn to make our meals healthier, then we can have longer...
A solution to rehab Memphis’ vacant and abandoned homes? How a program aims to do that

A solution to rehab Memphis’ vacant and abandoned homes? How a program aims to do that

by twistaff | Jun 22, 2022 | TWI in the News

An amendment to the Tennessee Neighborhood Preservation Act in 2018 made the Overton Park home rehab (and future ones) possible. The change — called receivership — allowed a plaintiff in Shelby County Environmental Court to file suits directly against properties,...

Live At 9: Nonprofit Working on Housing and Redevelopment in North Memphis and Frayser

by twistaff | Jun 7, 2022 | TWI in the News

Housing experts say some home prices have increased 20% over the last year and rents are up almost that much. And those are just two of the numbers that keeps the folks at The Works, Inc. up at night. Its leader, Roshun Austin says Memphis needs 40,000 new homes and...
Klondike May Day Event Brings Neighbors Together

Klondike May Day Event Brings Neighbors Together

by twistaff | Jun 3, 2022 | TWI in the News

“With the reimagination of Northside High in process and our strong partnership with Klondike Smokey City, we want the community to know that Klondike is a great place to live, work and play,” said CEO of the Works Roshun Austin.  Read more at...
Roshun Austin collecting awards for her Klondike-sized dreams

Roshun Austin collecting awards for her Klondike-sized dreams

by twistaff | May 24, 2022 | TWI in the News

In the space of a month and a half, Roshun Austin has accepted two regional awards for the work of her soul — improving homes in neighborhoods where there’s been little investment in decades. A third award is coming: the Ashoka Foundation and Brookings Institute have...

HUD secretary says plans in the works to provide more affordable housing in Memphis

by twistaff | Apr 21, 2022 | TWI in the News

Austin says Memphis needs about 40,000 more affordable housing units or quality homes that residents who make at least 80% below the median income can afford.Read the full article at ActionNews5.com

Roshun Austin awarded the Community Impact award at 21st annual Pinnacle Awards

by twistaff | Apr 14, 2022 | Awards

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