Nisma Gabobe
Nisma Gabobe, senior research associate, writes about issues around housing and urban sustainability. A Puget Sound native, Nisma recently graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Government, with minors in Inequality Studies and Law & Society. She is deeply committed to fostering safe, healthy and empowered communities across racial and socioeconomic lines. Nisma has previously served as the Judiciary Intern with the office of Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and she has interned with the Congress Watch division of Public Citizen, where she assisted with research into corporate influence over politics. Find her latest research here, and email her at nisma [at] sightline [dot] org.
Nisma Gabobe
Nisma Gabobe
Latest articles
How Can Cities Move the Needle on Community Land Trusts?
After forty-five years of Community Land Trusts in Cascadia, it’s time to explore local strategies to invest for growth.
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Washington’s 2021 Legislative Session Marks Historic Investment in Renter Relief
In the wake of the pandemic, legislators prioritized rental assistance and tenant protections.
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Renters Face A Ticking Bomb
To defuse it, Congress must renew coronavirus aid before the election.
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Washington Stops at Incremental Housing Steps
State-level coordination to legalize duplexes and rowhouses thwarted by cities clinging to “local control.”
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