article_snippet.sent: Our entire nation is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis.  
article_snippet.sent: HUD is working with local partners across the country to do just that.
article_snippet.sent: First, our're focusing on preserving the affordable housing that already exists.
article_snippet.sent: our're also doing the same with public housing.
article_snippet.sent: Right now, Our entire nation is losing 10,000 units of public housing every year, mainly because of disrepair, HUD created the Rental Assistance Demonstration  initiative to bring private investment into the fold for the public good.
article_snippet.sent: It's cost neutral for the federal government and making a big impact for communities such as Lexington, North Carolina, where the local housing authority is making 58 years' worth of repairs in just 22 months, including new lighting, modern windows and better insulation to help residents stay warm and cut energy costs.
article_snippet.sent: In addition to preservation, HUD is also working to create new affordable housing.  
article_snippet.sent: we've got to grow the supply to meet demand, so HUD is taking a multifaceted approach.
article_snippet.sent: Our nation's affordable housing challenges won't be solved overnight, and Our still need to do more to make sure that more folks are able to prosper.
article_snippet.sent: By leveraging private investment and increasing collaboration with state, local and tribal governments and other traditional housing partners, I know we can build a future where affordable housing is available to all.