2023

Welcome. Today, we’re diving into a topic recently discussed at a city hall meeting in Aurora: the future of green spaces within urban development and their impact on community well-being and housing values. Could you share with us your personal connection to this issue and how it has affected your experience living in Aurora? Thank…

Welcome. Today, we’re exploring a critical discussion that recently took place at a city hall meeting in Aurora: a hypothetical proposition regarding the redistribution of school property taxes to more evenly fund education across the city. This proposition has implications for school quality and its relationship with affordable housing. Could you share your perspective, perhaps…

Welcome, and thank you for joining us today. Our discussion focuses on a critical and often overlooked aspect of urban living: the health disparities between low-income housing neighborhoods and other areas in Aurora. Could you start by sharing your personal or professional observations on how these disparities manifest in the community? Thank you for having…

Welcome, and thank you for joining us today to discuss a critical issue affecting our community: the lack of mixed-income housing neighborhoods in Aurora and the resulting segregation between low-income and high-income housing areas. This division has profound implications for social equity and cohesion. Could you share your personal or professional observations on how this…

Welcome, and thank you for joining us today. Our discussion centers on a pressing issue facing communities across Aurora: the challenge of integrating sustainable practices into urban development, with a specific focus on energy-efficient housing. You’re someone that’s worked with a similar issue in Chicago – could you share with us your insights or personal…

Welcome. Today, we delve into a story that reflects a broader social issue in Aurora: the struggle for single parents to balance work, childcare, and housing stability. Can you share your personal journey navigating these challenges? Thank you for having me. My journey as a single parent in Aurora has been filled with both hurdles…

Welcome, and thank you for joining us today to share your experience. We’re delving into a deeply personal and impactful narrative that highlights the struggles and resilience within our community, specifically focusing on the journey of addiction recovery and its intersection with housing instability. Could you begin by sharing your personal journey through addiction recovery…

Welcome. Today, we delve into an issue that touches the heart of our community in Aurora: the intersection of immigration, cultural integration, and affordable housing. Can you share your personal journey or a story close to you that illustrates these challenges? Thank you for having me. My journey begins with my family’s move to Aurora…

Welcome, and thank you for joining us today. Our conversation explores a pressing concern that resonates across Aurora: the surge in homelessness among veterans and the critical role of affordable housing in addressing this issue. Could you share with us a personal story or observation that highlights the challenges veterans face in securing stable housing?…

Welcome, and thank you for joining us today. Our conversation will explore a critical and poignant topic: the intersection of affordable housing and mental health. Mental health issues can exacerbate the struggle to secure and maintain stable housing, while housing instability can significantly impact mental well-being. Can you share a personal story or observation that…