What can we do about the housing shortage in Illinois? Housing expert Lore Baker will join us to review the gap between what people earn and what they have to pay for housing; explain the sources and consequences of restrictive zoning and building policies; and evaluate current efforts to reduce the shortage and make a greater variety of housing available to more people. She will also review specific Illinois efforts, including the Governor's "Missing Middle" housing package and the extension of the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeals Act. After she speaks, she'll open the floor for questions and conversation.
This virtual event is free and open to the public.
This program is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Illinois.
About the Speaker
Lore Baker is a highly respected supportive housing and disability services expert. Ms. Baker is currently the President and CEO of the Association for Individual Development (AID) headquartered in Aurora, Illinois and serving Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, McHenry, Northwestern Cook, DuPage and a smidge of Will County. Since 1961, AID has served individuals with developmental, intellectual, physical and/or mental health needs, those in crisis situations and those at risk. AID is a leading provider of services that address the unique needs of individuals throughout every stage of their lives. Serving over 4,800 children and adults, AID operates community day centers; mental health outpatient clinics and provides a continuum of crisis care services throughout the Fox Valley; supports over 1,000 individuals living in their own apartments; and more than 200 individuals in Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs) scattered throughout the greater Fox Valley and so much more.