Housing

Politics & Government

Winston-Salem advocates speak out against proposal to reduce funding for housing program

12:01pm June 03, 2025

The city’s current budget proposal includes a 45% funding cut for a homelessness prevention program. Advocates say "fewer dollars mean fewer people housed."

A photo of the Interactive Resource Center in Greensboro

Housing

Greensboro Interactive Resource Center announces new executive director

1:27pm April 29, 2025

by DJ Simmons

Bennita Curtain will be the fourth person to serve in this role since the day center opened in 2009.

United Way of Forsyth County hosting conversation on intersection of faith and housing

1:25pm April 21, 2025

by DJ Simmons

The virtual event will look at how religious organizations can address the need for housing throughout Forsyth County.

A photo of Greensboro City Manager Trey Davis speaking at a council retreat

Housing

Greensboro city manager announces goal to build 10,000 housing units

2:55pm February 14, 2025

by DJ Simmons

The proposal looks to add one-third of the units Guilford County needs by 2030, according to a study.

Housing

Greensboro report shows steady growth but sharp demand for housing

12:33pm January 28, 2025

by DJ Simmons

The sustained growth comes as a study shows the region needs more than 32,000 new residential units.

Race

Commemorating a historic Black neighborhood's past and advocating for its future

3:54pm December 06, 2024

by David Ford

"Connecting our Past: The History and Culture of Boston-Thurmond" is a new exhibit showcasing the history and evolution of the Boston Thurmond neighborhood in Winston-Salem. The exhibit aims to raise awareness about the neighborhood's past, present, and future, focusing on issues like infrastructure justice, gentrification and community resilience.

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Housing

Boone Council to address lack of exemptions for emergency relief housing

3:40pm December 03, 2024

by Paul Garber

Boone’s ordinance that guides land use and buildings did not have an exemption for temporary structures for relief efforts. So town officials last week came together to propose changes to those guidelines.

How to be not lonely? 'Cohousing' is an answer for some people

8:00am December 01, 2024

In cohousing communities, neighbors share common spaces, chores and a sense of connection that benefits everyone. For some, it's an answer to the isolation of parenting that many families feel today.

The Winston-Salem City Council holds a meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 in Winston-Salem. SANTIAGO OCHOA/WFDD

Politics & Government

Winston-Salem City Council approves its bold plan for the future

3:41pm November 19, 2024

by April Laissle

Twenty years from now, Winston-Salem and Forsyth County aim to have attainable housing, strong economic opportunities, accessible public spaces and a sustainable environment. That’s the vision laid out in Forward 2045, the comprehensive plan approved by city council Monday.

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Erica Stankwytch Bailey at work in her studio

Arts

Piedmont Craftsmen Guild embraces western NC artists impacted by Helene

3:00pm November 14, 2024

by David Ford

In the wake of Helene, many craftspeople in western North Carolina lost their studios due to severe flooding. The Piedmont Craftsmen Guild in Winston-Salem is lowering entrance fees and housing costs to give these artists and others an opportunity to share their work at the guild's 61st annual fair on November 23-24.

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