WHAT IS BRIDGING BLOCKS?
Bridging Blocks is a community engagement initiative that brings people together on complex and often divisive issues to foster civic dialogue in supportive spaces. Bridging Blocks helps participants build the skills to engage thoughtfully across differing perspectives. One of their goals is to empower community members to become actively engaged in civic life and use their voice in shaping the future of their communities. Through this process, they aim to foster a sense of political awareness and empowerment.
Friends Village will host a program facilitated by WHYY on the second Thursday of every month starting in February with a new topic every month.
March 12, 2026: Housing Affordability: What are the Challenges in Bucks County?
Bucks County may be seen as relatively affluent, but many residents face real housing challenges. While about 6% of the population lives below the poverty line, home values remain high, with a median property value in 2023 of $421,700 —nearly 1.5 times larger than the national average. More than 13% of the county residents experienced severe housing problems last year, which can include high housing costs.
These pressures can be acute for older adults. In the United States, the number of senior households spending more than half of their income on housing has more than doubled in recent years—from 5.2 million to nearly 11.7 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Rising or unexpected living costs may push older adults toward housing insecurity.
What is the experience of older residents in the county, and what can be improved?
Second Thursday of Every Month
Next discussion is March 12th
10 am
Styer Campus
331 Lower Dolington Rd Newtown, PA 18940
Registration is required
Please register at least 48 hours in advance.