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Columbia has 1,684 affordable units, about half the number available in 1998. Here’s how local organizations are working to improve the housing shortage.

Former Allen Benedict residents still feel effects of Columbia’s negligence

by Nicholas Sullivan and Christine Bartruff | Nov 22, 2021 | Homepage slider, Local, Special Projects - Affordable Housing | 0

Three years after a fatal gas leak forced them from their homes, former Allen Benedict Court residents say they are still looking for safe and permanent housing options.

Months later, questions still loom over Allen Benedict

by Mary Ramsey | Apr 29, 2019 | Homepage slider, Local, Localpage slider, Special Project - Allen-Benedict | 0

Multiple lawsuits related to the events at Allen Benedict Court in January as the Columbia Housing Authority continues to work through changes in leadership.

For Walker, a 50-year legacy in public housing and then chaos

by Shayla Nidever | Mar 1, 2019 | Homepage slider, Local, Localpage slider | 0

Executive director of the Columbia Housing Authority and employee for over 50 years, Gilbert Walker will retire at the end of June 2019.

In wake of Allen Benedict debacle, what’s next for public housing in Columbia?

by Shayla Nidever | Feb 19, 2019 | Homepage slider, Local, Special Project - Allen-Benedict | 0

The abrupt closure of a public housing complex in Columbia has led to lawsuits and no clear answers about who was responsible for the terrible conditions at Allen Benedict.

For lack of a $20 monitor, a crisis in public housing erupts

by Mary Ramsey | Feb 19, 2019 | Homepage slider, In the News, Local, Special Project - Allen-Benedict | 0

Public safety officials and researchers are emphasizing the importance of carbon monoxide awareness after two men died from carbon monoxide poisoning at Allen Benedict Court.