Faith Grounds Affordable Housing | Newark News

A Brooklyn church is turning an old parking lot into 2,000 affordable housing units—part of a bold new trend called “YIGBY” (Yes in God’s Backyard). Faith communities are repurposing underused land to tackle the housing crisis, blending spiritual mission with real-world impact. While critics worry shrinking congregations might sell sacred spaces for profit, this East New York project is moving forward—with residents set to move in soon—showing how faith can drive tangible change. 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/7d3d8b8567d2ea9d