From the Cincinnati Enquirer:
The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority plans to build a new senior housing complex on a city-owned parking lot west of Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine.
Called Logan Commons, the planned three-story residential development would consist of 42 one-bedroom units, ranging from 565-666 square feet, with a 6,000-square-foot senior center on the first floor.
From the St. Thomas Source:
The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services has announced it has partnered with the Virgin Islands Housing Authority to implement the territory’s first housing assistance program for youth who have left (aged out of) the foster care system and are at risk of becoming homeless. This is especially great news during Foster Care Awareness Month.
On Friday, May 21 at 1:00 p.m. ET, CLPHA's Housing Is Initiative will participate in a tweet chat hosted by Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality’s Economic Security and Opportunity Initiative.
HUD to Hold Webinar Program
From HUD's Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes:
Throughout June, we invite you to join HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (HUD/OLHCHH) for an exciting and educational webinar program. This year, we take a broader look at the healthy homes environment.
Data-driven ”Community Catalyst” initiative in 23 communities convenes partners across sectors to identify and address community and population health needs; 10 of the initiatives are focused on public housing authority partnerships
Social isolation is a significant challenge for older adults living in publicly assisted homes. How are service providers modifying their programming to maintain social connections for older adults during the pandemic?
From Cities Today:
Five vendors have signed agreements to offer high-speed internet access for up to 30,000 residents in 13 New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments.
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Office called it a “major milestone” in the implementation of the city’s Internet Master Plan for universal broadband.
From the Urban Institute:
From Shelterforce:
For many in the public housing realm, the arts and culture are nice-to-have amenities—a mural painted on a newly constructed building, perhaps, or a concert in a courtyard.