A new report is out this week looking at the state of the rental housing crisis in Jacksonville. It finds that nearly half of the city’s renters are cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on rent.
The report recommends that Jacksonville establish a housing oversight committee to financially support, plan, coordinate and monitor progress toward a long-term affordable housing plan.
Guest: David Jaffee, University of North Florida professor and director of the Jax Rental Housing Project.
World Economic Forum
Duval businessman Richard Cuff flew to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. The annual Davos meeting convenes leaders from government, business and society to address the state of the world and discuss priorities for the year ahead. Cuff attended to discuss investing in African American communities.
Guest: Richard Cuff.
Poet Francis Poole
Novelist, poet and publisher Francis Poole is coming to town next week. It’s part of an upcoming event at Florida State College at Jacksonville called "The Experience."
Guest: Tim Gilmore, writer and historian.
L.O.V.E. Culture
The Jacksonville-based music collective L.O.V.E. Culture has been invited to be the opening act on the first part of a 50-city global tour. But they need your help to make it happen.
Guest: Ché, L.O.V.E. Culture singer.
