UNC MPA Students Explore Affordable Housing Challenges in North Carolina

UNC MPA students Olivia Boudwin, Mason McVeety, Rachel Wooster, and Josie Zakrzewski have created an interactive StoryMap as part of the POV Project on Affordable Housing. Their project aims to challenge misconceptions, highlight key barriers, and showcase practical solutions to housing affordability in North Carolina.

Affordable housing is often misunderstood, leading to opposition that can slow or prevent progress. Through data analysis, real-world examples, and interactive storytelling, the team’s StoryMap offers a clearer understanding of what affordable housing is, who it benefits, and how it strengthens communities.

By breaking down complex issues and illustrating successful initiatives, the project encourages informed discussions and greater support for policies that promote housing affordability.

Explore their StoryMap here: Affordable Housing in North Carolina.