3i HoME Brief: Q3 Edition
Dear Friend,
In this newsletter, we’re looking at some of the forces shaping the future of community living. Recent changes announced by the federal government raise important questions about how people with disabilities access services and supports in the community. New approaches to housing investment show that there may be different ways to get more affordable housing projects across the finish line. And our latest “What We’re Thinking About” explores something I believe we need to talk about much more: aging and disability are deeply connected housing issues.
We also have something a little more personal to share. I recently had the opportunity to talk about the story behind 3i HoME on the Maine Ideas podcast. I hope you’ll give it a listen. This work is deeply personal to me, and it’s always meaningful to have the opportunity to talk about why I believe we can, and must, build housing differently.
At the end of the day, this work isn't really about buildings.
It’s about whether someone can come home on their own. Whether they can stay connected to their community as they age. Whether needing support means giving up control over one’s life.
I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, independence, and choice. And I believe the housing we build can help make that possible.
Thank you for your commitment as we build a more accessible future across Maine and beyond. Visit 3ihome.org to learn how you can support our mission, get involved, and bring independent living options to our communities.
In gratitude,
Paul Linet, Founder + President
3i Housing of Maine
What Recent Changes to Section 504 Could Mean for Community Living
A recent federal court order has vacated several provisions of HHS regulations related to the Section 504 integration mandate, a requirement intended to ensure people with disabilities can receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.
For organizations working toward accessible, community-based housing, these developments are important to understand. LeadingAge examines what has changed, what protections remain in place, and what the decision could mean for access to community-based services and supports.
A New Approach to Unlocking Housing Investment
What happens when housing projects are ready to move forward, but the final dollars needed to break ground are still missing?
A new initiative from Airbnb is taking aim at that gap. Its Housing Accelerator will provide an initial $250 million in “last-dollar” financing, with the goal of unlocking more than $5 billion in housing investment over the next decade. The program is focused on affordable and mixed-income housing, while also supporting innovation and policy changes intended to make housing easier and faster to build.
At 3i Housing of Maine, we’re always interested in emerging approaches that can help communities create more affordable, accessible homes.
Listen Now: Paul Linet Shares the Vision Behind 3i Housing of Maine on the Maine Ideas Podcast
What does it take to build communities where everyone can live independently, safely, and with dignity?
In a recent episode of the Maine Ideas podcast from the Alfond Center for Workforce Development, our founder and President, Paul Linet, shares his personal story that inspired the creation of 3i HoME and the vision driving our work to expand accessible, affordable housing throughout Maine.
We invite you to take a few minutes to listen to this inspiring discussion and learn more about how we are helping create a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
If you believe everyone deserves a place to live with dignity and independence, please consider sharing this episode with your friends, colleagues, and community. Together, we can build a more inclusive Maine.
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