Charles P. Wathen

Charles P. Wathen is with the Hawaii Housing Alliance.

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Silver Bullet Solutions For Affordable Housing Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Silver Bullet Solutions For Affordable Housing

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But everyone has to give a little to help solve our problems.

Hawaii Could Lose More Affordable Units Than It’s Possible To Replace Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Could Lose More Affordable Units Than It’s Possible To Replace

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These losses are significant and impact our communities in many ways. But there are possible solutions.
Bill 89’s Ripple Effect On Honolulu’s Housing Market Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Bill 89’s Ripple Effect On Honolulu’s Housing Market

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Affordable units for sale and rent will increase for the public, effectively creating a non-subsidized housing initiative.
The Link Between Low Wages And High Housing Costs PF Bentley/Civil Beat

The Link Between Low Wages And High Housing Costs

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Overall, increasing the minimum wage is a net positive to all of Hawaii.
Treat The Housing Supply Like One More Critical Infrastructure Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Treat The Housing Supply Like One More Critical Infrastructure

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Everyday people in Hawaii need adequate housing, and the government should help.

Hard Realities Of Making A Difference In Affordable Housing Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hard Realities Of Making A Difference In Affordable Housing

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We can make a difference in the least affordable market in America. Do we have the political will to do it?