The Ames Affordable Housing Team has conducted extensive research on issues related to the affordability of housing in the Ames area. Significant increases in Iowa State enrollment have greatly exacerbated the pressure on affordable housing for Ames’ low and moderate-income residents. As a result, the Ames Affordable Housing Team has launched a strategy to address this growing problem.
- High rents and low wages in Ames (PDF) – A copy of the research paper AMOS leader, Jan Flora wrote in advance for the Ames City Candidate Accountability Forum
- Ames Council Candidates Discuss Affordable Housing – October 15, 2013 – Ames Tribune
- Facts about Affordability of Ames – Presented at the City Council meeting
- Affordable Housing Strategy for Ames – Presented at the City Council meeting