Lack of Affordable Housing Near Jobs: A Problem for Employers and Employees

June 26, 2007

Concern is apparent within the business community—particularly among larger employers—about the lack of affordable housing for employees, with companies reporting the shortage as being problematic in hiring and retaining entry- and mid-level workers, according to a new survey released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI). The same survey showed interest by moderate-income workers in moving closer to work if affordable housing were available.

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