The Bright SideAs a housing crisis grips the American West, abandoned houses and hotels tell a stark irony.
Towns like Bannack, Montana, and Two Guns, Arizona, are remnants of once-thriving communities.
In places like Denver, derelict homes are demolished, while Albuquerque opts for rehabilitation.
The city faces a dire need for affordable housing, with 30,000 new units needed and many structures left vacant.
Albuquerque's city government is stepping up, offering $4 million to developers for transforming abandoned buildings into apartments, a plan that echoes past successes.
Real estate agent Karina Chavez saw potential in the Adobe Manor motel, aiming to convert it into affordable housing.
For her, creating stable homes isn't just business—it's a way to uplift her community.
Adobe Manor now houses families and individuals, providing Section 8 affordable rentals and partnering with nonprofits for the housing insecure.
Chavez’s vision extends to more projects, merging housing and food access.
In the face of scapegoating immigrant communities for housing shortages, revamping existing spaces can bridge the gap—turning ghost towns into thriving neighborhoods, transforming despair into hope.
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