By Grace Gaume, KSNT
A crowd of people gathered outside Topeka City Hall today, frustrated with the lack of affordable housing.
Topeka JUMP is raising awareness about the issue. JUMP says 44% of renters in Shawnee County cannot afford their housing, and it’s time to speak up. The organization repeatedly pressed the city to use the money in its affordable housing fund, something the city still haven’t been able to do. But right now, the city council is looking at other housing options.
Last night, city council took its final steps towards adding 250 apartments to downtown Topeka.
The proposed Union Tower District has requested $7.6 million in reimbursements. The proposal was unanimously passed by the governing body to start the development of the union tower district.
Hiller said in order to tap into the city’s affordable housing fund it needs a consistent amount of money going back into it.
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