Jim Mork brought up the valid point that a $600 per month apartment (one bedroom) is still not affordable for those who make less than $11 something an hour. He's right.
So here's some affordable housing, courtesy of the Alley News: Apts for rent: Lwr 2BR $495 18th & 15th South Lwr 2BR $495 21st & 16th South Upr 1BR $425 21st & 16th South Upr 2BR $575 28th & Bloom South The cheapest of these is $247.50 per person (in the 2BR) not including utilities. I'm assuming that the landlord pays heat and water/garbage, which are the most expensive utilities these days. That's pretty good. Additionally, in response to Mr. Mork who appeared to be jabbing at landlords (asking who provided *truly* affordable housing) I will raise my hand high. My neighbors who live upstairs in my duplex pay $500 per month, and they have 1.5 bedrooms plus a dining room plus laundry plus off-street parking. Their rent doesn't even cover my mortgage, but because they've proven themselves to be nice, trustworthy and quiet neighbors, I am pleased to provide them with as much as I can at a decent price. I have plenty of neighbors who do the same. (Maybe it's because we live in a rough area, and have to have low rent, but I prefer to look at it in terms of building a community based upon friendliness and trust.) At any rate, if someone wants to take advantage of the affordable housing referenced above, take heart in the fact that you'll have me for a neighbor! :) Connie Nompelis Ventura Village __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/ TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
