Bruce Baker
Sep 30, 2015
CHEER Community Association’s Renters’ Protections Meeting
Following the events culminating in drastic rent increases and displacement of some residents at Hampshire Towers Apartments in ward 6 of...
Bruce Baker
Nov 4, 2011
Takoma Park Income Gap Is Growing
Over the past decade, Takoma Park has changed from a community able to support families with a range of incomes to one with higher...
Bruce Baker
Mar 20, 2011
Community Conversation Seeks to Identify Quality of Life Priorities
About 20 Takoma Park and Long Branch residents attended a community conversation where they shared their opinions on health and potential...
Bruce Baker
Feb 10, 2011
Gilbert Highlands: A Nonprofit Housing Development in Long Branch
On January 26, Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) offered a mini-tour of Gilbert Highlands, a 21-unit, affordable housing property at...
Bruce Baker
Nov 30, 2010
Panel Explores Ways to Improve Community
What can we do to reduce housing cost burdens, increase affordable homeownership opportunities, and build stronger community connections...
Bruce Baker
Nov 22, 2010
CHEER Releases the First Takoma Park Housing Report Card
Two major findings emerge from the Takoma Park housing report card data. First, Takoma Park has preserved much of its affordable housing...
CHEER Staff
Nov 6, 2010
CHEER Sheds light on high cost of housing in Takoma Park
Ask residents what they like about the Takoma Park area, and you may hear a variety of answers. “The accessible amenities.” “The...