In My Place, Episode 7: Permanent supportive housing

This Is Nashville

Over the course of this series, we have taken a closer look at the different aspects of homelessness examining the Housing First philosophy, the interconnectedness of housing and healthcare, prevention efforts, and what hidden homelessness looks like. In today's episode, we focus on the tools available for developers and communities to build supportive housing and the support systems necessary to help people maintain their homes. Additionally, we dive into braiding, a funding mechanism used to build units to serve people with zero income.

In My Place educates listeners on what cities like Nashville can do to prevent and end homelessness — while caring for our neighbors who are still unhoused. We talk to national and local guests about everything from best practices to worst failures and hear from people who intimately know the complexities of having nowhere to go. This show highlights how affordable housing affects each of us even if we think it doesn't.

This series was created thanks in part to support from Pinnacle Financial Partners.

This episode was produced by Judy Tackett and Tasha A.F. Lemley.

Today's guests:

Leah Werner | Director Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee Program, CSH
Angela Hubbard | Housing Director, Metro Nashville Planning Department
David Langgle-Martin | Chief Housing Officer, Park Center
Anita Smith | Speaker and advocate