Empty Units, Empty Pockets | Colorado Springs News

America’s poorest renters are being left behind in a housing crisis — even as thousands of “affordable” units sit empty. Designed for those earning 50% of median income, these units are out of reach for the truly low-income, while developers struggle to profit from housing for those earning just 30%. Meanwhile, rents creep toward market rates, making regular apartments more appealing — and vouchers, though ideal, remain buried under massive waitlists. Cities set ambitious goals, but progress is painfully slow. It’s time to fix a broken system that leaves the most vulnerable without shelter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a5d8d65018610398