Nisma Gabobe Nisma Gabobe was a senior research associate for Sightline, writing on housing and urban sustainability. Nisma's 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. Aug 23, 2021 August 23, 2021 Nisma Gabobe https://www.sightline.org/profile/nismagabobe/ Senior Research Associate Washington’s 2021 Legislative Session Marks Historic Investment in Renter Relief In the wake of the pandemic, legislators prioritized rental assistance and tenant protections. Jun 18, 2021 June 18, 2021 Nisma Gabobe https://www.sightline.org/profile/nismagabobe/ Senior Research Associate Housemates Welcome: Washington Strikes Down Household Size Caps Olympia legislators will no longer let zoning codes dictate who can live together based on exclusionary definitions of “family." Apr 16, 2021 April 16, 2021 Nisma Gabobe https://www.sightline.org/profile/nismagabobe/ Senior Research Associate Anchorage Needs More Moderately Priced Homes: Let’s Start With ADUs Can better housing choices keep more Alaskans in Alaska? Feb 17, 2021 February 17, 2021 Nisma Gabobe https://www.sightline.org/profile/jeannette-lee/ Alaska Research Director West Coast Cottage Reforms Lead to Explosive Rise in Permits ADU demand skyrockets in jurisdictions that removed regulatory barriers. Dec 2, 2020 December 2, 2020 Nisma Gabobe https://www.sightline.org/profile/nismagabobe/ Senior Research Associate Renters Face A Ticking Bomb To defuse it, Congress must renew coronavirus aid before the election. Sep 24, 2020 September 24, 2020 Nisma Gabobe https://www.sightline.org/profile/danbertolet/ Director, Housing and Urbanism Cascadia Re-Ups Eviction Moratoriums As Federal Ban Expires As federal relief peters out, state and local bans protect most renters in Cascadia—for now. Jul 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Nisma Gabobe https://www.sightline.org/profile/nismagabobe/ Senior Research Associate Will the Next US Federal Aid Package Rescue Renters? Trouble looms for renters unless Congress acts fast to re-up emergency benefits. Jul 20, 2020 July 20, 2020 Nisma Gabobe https://www.sightline.org/profile/danbertolet/ Director, Housing and Urbanism US House to Vote on Rent Relief, Eviction Bans, and Cash Payments Democrats unveil stimulus supports for renters and workers in “CARES 2.0” relief bill. May 14, 2020 May 14, 2020 Nisma Gabobe https://www.sightline.org/profile/nismagabobe/ Senior Research Associate Three Big COVID-19 Stimulus Ideas to Help Renters and Workers Democrats propose renter assistance, paycheck protection, and basic income. May 7, 2020 May 7, 2020 Nisma Gabobe https://www.sightline.org/profile/nismagabobe/ Senior Research Associate 1 2 3 Next »