#00004Affordable housing solutions
Housing prices are skyrocketing, making it difficult for many to find affordable places to live. We need creative solutions to this crisis.
Leo Martinez
Joined July 8, 2025
1 issue submitted:
3 solutions proposed:
#00010Community composting hubs in every neighborhood
Set up shared composting stations in parks, community gardens, or parking lots. Residents drop off food scraps and yard waste, and the finished compost is available free to local gardeners. Cities like Portland and Copenhagen have proven this model works at scale.
#00016Real-time tracking and open data for transit
Require transit agencies to publish real-time vehicle positions using the GTFS-realtime standard. This enables accurate arrival predictions in apps like Google Maps and Transit, and lets the community build tools to hold agencies accountable for on-time performance.
#00036Community solar programs for renters and low-income households
Build shared solar arrays on public land or rooftops and allow residents to subscribe for a share of the energy produced. Subscribers get credits on their electricity bills without needing to own property or install panels. Programs in Minnesota and Colorado have enrolled thousands of low-income households.