Housing is a queer issue
what's the number one reason someone has to stay somewhere unsafe? Can't afford to live somewhere else.
Queer folks are more likely to experience homelessness, trans folks even more so. And that's likely to set off a cascade of consequences with issues getting a job, accessing health care, and so on.
Wherever you live, show up for Planning & Zoning meetings or write a letter when they're considering higher density housing and especially if they're considering zone changes like Transit Oriented Development (TOD). Those aren't just for big cities!
Show up and say "Yes, I want Those People to live HERE".
Yes, In My Back Yard.
Say yes to infill especially where existing in-town lots with access to services are rezoned to higher density units. The new apartments should go where the sewer line already is, not where it requires running a whole new spur and where everyone is isolated and requires a car to get everywhere.
Say yes to that public housing in the downtown core where people can WALK to all the services they need.
Everyone should have access to safe affordable housing. You won't know who exactly you're helping, but you're helping tear down a barrier for everyone.
