• Nearly 60% of working families in Valdosta are struggling to afford basic needs, including housing, rent, and utilities.
• One Valdosta-Lowndes, in partnership with Georgia Tech, is launching a survey to gather input from residents, builders, and business leaders to address affordable housing challenges.
• Watch the video to hear from neighbors about their struggles.

BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT

For many families, affordable housing isn’t just a challenge—it’s out of reach. Valdosta native Pam Frazier knows that struggle firsthand.

“Housing is very expensive also, especially if you—if you’re not working like me.”

That’s why One Valdosta-Lowndes, in partnership with Georgia Tech, is gathering input from residents, builders, and business leaders—because housing isn’t just about a place to live, it’s about building a thriving community.

“It goes back to a safe, affordable house for families to live and then work and enjoy the community.”

Projects like Harvest Station Apartments, an 80-unit affordable housing development, are already in motion, but more needs to be done.

Michael Smith with Greater Valdosta United Way says Valdosta has the potential to grow, but only if housing keeps up.

Projects like Harvest Station Apartments, an 80-unit affordable housing development, are already in motion, but more needs to be done.

Michael Smith with Greater Valdosta United Way says Valdosta has the potential to grow, but only if housing keeps up.

Citation:

Author: Malia Thomas

Title of Article: One Valdosta-Lowndes launches housing survey to tackle affordability housing
https://www.wtxl.com/valdosta/one-valdosta-lowndes-launches-housing-survey-to-tackle-affordability-housing