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Council Approves Housing Authority Name Change to 'Beyond Housing' After Public Comment
Summary
The Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority received council approval to change its legal name to 'Beyond Housing' following a staff presentation and questions from council; one councilmember voted no amid concerns the new name could confuse residents seeking housing services.
The Bristol City Council on March 25 approved a request from the Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority to change its legal name to "Beyond Housing," a rebrand the authority says better reflects services beyond public housing.
Ray Austin, deputy director of the authority, told council the change follows a national trend to reframe housing authorities and is intended to reduce stigma. "We selected Beyond Housing because we really do go beyond just housing," Austin said, noting the authority provides…
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