1.13.21
From Chicago Crusader:
Over the last several weeks, the Chicago Housing Authority help- ed to make a happier holiday season for thousands of its families, thanks to its sponsors and employees.
“We would like to thank our partners, who helped deliver more than 2,000 gifts to CHA children, and over 19,000 care packages to CHA seniors and families,” said CHA CEO Tracey Scott. “These...
1.13.21
From TAP Into Paterson:
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) awarded a $2.6 million grant to Paterson Habitat for Humanity, funding that the non-profit says will help further its efforts to transform the city’s 4th Ward into a safer and more stable place to live.
Back in 2012, Paterson Habitat identified a 12-block area in the 4th Ward, one of the most distressed...
1.13.21
From Affordable Housing Finance:
A major affordable housing redevelopment project reached another milestone with the closing on financing for 178 Warburton at The Ridgeway, a new $56 million mixed-income complex of 81 apartment homes in Southwest Yonkers, New York.
One of the largest affordable housing redevelopment projects in the region, the project is being developed by the...
1.13.21
From Real Estate Weekly:
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) announced today the closing of Twin Parks Terrace, a 182-units affordable housing development in the Bronx on NYCHA-owned land.
Construction is anticipated to start in January 2021....
1.13.21
From the St. Thomas Source:
The cutting of a ribbon on Thursday to celebrate the reconstruction of a senior center on St. John had significance beyond that of an obligatory civic ritual.
More than three years after the devastating storms of 2017, Thursday’s event represents the culmination of hard work and collaboration among multiple territorial agencies, the federal government...
1.13.21
From the St. Thomas Source:
With the expiration of a federal eviction moratorium approaching on Dec. 31 and a one-month extension expected from Congress, the Virgin Islands Housing Authority is taking to the radio on Wednesday to promote a program that will help its residents who are behind on their rent remain in their apartments.
1.13.21
From the Washington Post:
More than 200 apartments, including 56 three- or four-bedroom family-size residences, will be part of the first phase of a planned mixed-use, mixed-income development called Northwest One in the District’s NoMa neighborhood.
1.13.21
From WAVY Norfolk:
Christmas came a little early for dozens of children living in Norfolk’s public housing communities.
On Thursday, 27 children ranging in age from 4 to 16 were given a free mattress courtesy of Grand Furniture.
It’s through a partnership with the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority called “A Chance to Dream Grand” program. The business, which...
1.13.21
From The Mercury News:
The Santa Clara County Housing Authority has bought its new headquarters, a north San Jose building where Chinese tech company LeEco once was located before its Silicon Valley operations imploded.
The Housing Authority has bought a building at 3883 N. First St. in San Jose, according to Santa Clara County public documents that were filed on Dec. 16.
1.13.21
From WSHU Public Radio:
Housing advocates broke ground on a 20-bed temporary shelter for homeless youth in New Haven, Connecticut.
The $4 million project will be the first student-run overnight program in Connecticut. The student leadership development group Y2Y will operate the facility, alongside Youth Continuum that has provided counseling services for homeless young people for...
1.13.21
From the Yakima Herald:
Justice Housing Yakima has taken another step in building Cottage Hill Village, a tiny homes project to house the homeless.
And the Yakima Housing Authority is helping make it happen.
Two years ago, Justice Housing agreed to buy 3.34 acres near Milroy Park to build the village.
Now, the Yakima Housing Authority has purchased about half...
1.13.21
Leadership Updates from the Bremerton Housing Authority and Los Angeles County Development Authority
1.13.21
From the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh’s press release:
1.13.21
From the Seattle Times:
Amazon will direct $2 billion in loans and grants to secure affordable housing near three American cities where the company employs thousands of workers, the tech giant announced Wednesday.
1.13.21
Congratulations to the seven CLPHA member housing authorities from across the country that were recently awar
12.16.20
From the Toledo Blade:
Fueled by what he called an impressive year in running an “over-regulated, underfunded agency,” during a pandemic, the president of Lucas Metropolitan Housing pledged Tuesday to offer more to public-housing residents in 2021 during what will be a “breakthrough” year for the agency.
12.16.20
Unique Housing Project Eases the Path to Re-Entry for Single Parents (King County Housing Authority)
From Next City:
People who are released from incarceration face unique challenges to participating in society. Returning citizens have no job, little money, and no permanent place to live upon their release. They are sometimes barred from receiving public benefits or accessing public housing. Private landlords and employers may discriminate against them because of their criminal histories....
12.16.20
From the St. Paul Public Housng Agency's newsletter:
12.16.20
New Effort Pairs Educators and Housing Advocates to Tackle School Segregation (Elm City Communities)
From The 74:
Seeing how 2020 has become the year of highly unlikely events actually happening, Karen DuBois-Walton, president of the Housing Authority of New Haven in Connecticut, would like to put one more on the table: school integration.
12.16.20
From Block Club Chicago:
A long-planned affordable housing complex marketed toward LGBTQ people has opened in Logan Square — about 18 months later than originally planned.
The John Pennycuff Memorial Apartments at 2033 N. Milwaukee Ave. brings 41 affordable housing units and 47 Chicago Housing Authority project-based units to a hot stretch of Milwaukee Avenue that has attracted...
12.16.20
From WBEZ Chicago:
Ms. B’s Kitchen and Catering in the North Lawndale neighborhood sells Chicago-style favorites like pizza puffs. On other days of the week, owner Tawanda Stange cooks comfort food, everything from pot roast to oxtails to gumbo. Her Sunday Soul Food menu includes baked chicken, smothered pork chops and candied yams.
Stange, who learned how to cook at her...
12.16.20
From ABC 7 News:
El Sereno community leaders and Caltrans have partnered with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles to help a group of homeless activists in the area.
The group known as Reclaiming Our Homes started illegally occupying the Caltrans-owned homes in March.
Now, thanks to a new transitional housing program, the activists can legally occupy some of...
12.16.20
From Multi-Housing News:
The Housing Authority of the City of El Paso has received a $21.5 million Freddie Mac unfunded forward commitment loan for the renovation of Jackie Robinson Memorial Apartments, a 186-unit affordable housing community in El Paso, Texas. Lument provided the 18-year financing with a low, fixed interest rate, three years of interest-only payments and a 35-year...