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Austin churches answer prayers for affordable housing — by building it themselves

By Audrey McGlinchy
Published April 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM EDT

As fewer people attend church in the U.S., some religious institutions are wondering what to do with the land they own. In Austin, Texas, the answer is to build affordable housing.

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