Aurora Housing Observer

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My name’s Pranet Swain. I regularly try to interview local residents with personal perspectives on Aurora’s housing shortage that are usually hard to thoughtfully share through our crowded town hall meetings. I regularly meet interviewees while sitting in on local town hall meetings, volunteering at local homeless shelters, as well as through email request. While I usually stick to publishing interviews with those currently at risk of eviction or homelessness, the publication does include some conversations with those with different perspectives on the crisis. As a disclaimer, all conversations are condensed for clarity and some names have been altered for privacy upon request.

2024

  • 1/25/24 – Joseph DiLorenzo

    This is Joseph DiLorenzo first appearance on the AHO. After meeting at the January 23 City Council meeting, I got the chance to have an extended conversation with him on the intersection between mental health effects and the housing shortage in Aurora. This interview has been condensed for clarity. Welcome, and thank you for joining…

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    1/25/24 – Joseph DiLorenzo

  • 1/18/24 – Laya Hernandez

    This is Laya Hernandez’s first appearance on the AHO. We met at the January 9 City Hall meeting. As it happens, she has been a reader for just over a year and she wished to come on to discuss housing in Aurora in general based on her experiences. This conversation has been edited for clarity…

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    1/18/24 – Laya Hernandez

  • 1/11/24 – Henry Rojas

    This is Henry’s first appearance on the AHO. After meeting at the January 9 City Council meeting, we got a chance to sit down and talk about his unique experience with finding affordable housing in Aurora. This talk has been condensed for clarity. Good morning, and thank you for joining us today. To start off,…

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    1/11/24 – Henry Rojas

  • 1/4/24 – Marisa Sanchez

    Marisa, a longtime resident of Aurora, is a mother of two. I met her during the December 26 City Council meeting. This is her first appearance on the AHO newsletter. We sat down later that Tuesday evening to discuss her thoughts and experiences on apartment housing in Aurora at large. This conversation has been condensed…

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    1/4/24 – Marisa Sanchez