Dr. Jess Steele, leading Hastings Commons, has invested £85,000 of her own money to convert derelict buildings into affordable homes in Hastings, England. Faced with a severe housing crisis, her community group was recently awarded £1.5 million by the council and has begun revitalizing spaces like Rock House and the Observer Building. The initiative aims to provide affordable living options while fostering community engagement and addressing broader housing shortages across the country. Local initiatives, though not a complete solution, are seen as essential to addressing housing needs.