Members Making News

$75M awarded for Los Angeles-area Project Homekey developments (Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles)

12.4.23

From Urbanize:

Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced more than $154 million in funding for new interim and supportive housing across the state through the third round of Project Homekey. Of that total, Los Angeles County is poised to see roughly $37.2 million, going toward the a trio of projects in Exposition Park, Hollywood, and Lancaster.

Seattle Housing Authority receives more than $1 million from HUD to build on its success in creating greater housing opportunity for families with young children

12.4.23

From the Seattle Housing Authority's press release:

The Seattle Housing Authority has been awarded $1,075,200 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to expand neighborhood choices for more families with young children being served by SHA. SHA has designed a suite of services that increase the ability of these families with vouchers to rent in neighborhoods which have proven to result in improved academic achievement, health, income and other life outcomes for the children in low-income families as they grow into adults. 

Oklahoma City Housing Authority addresses affordable housing crisis with new approach

12.4.23

From KOCO 5 News Oklahoma City:

klahoma City addressed the affordable housing crisis with a new approach: converting a motel into supportive housing.

The Oklahoma City Housing Authority is using MAPS dollars to do it. It is the first time the city has transformed a motel space into housing for the homeless.

The city's Housing Authority said it's faster and less costly than building from the ground up.

NYCHA Completes More Than $24.1M in Safety and Security Upgrades at 23 Campuses Across the Five Boroughs, Improving Quality of Life for Over 46,000 Residents

12.4.23

From the New York City Housing Authority's press release:

Today, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced the completion of more than $24.1 million in safety and security upgrades, including new CCTV cameras, layered access control installations, entrance renovations, and/or lighting improvements at 23 campuses over the past year to improve the quality of life for over 46,000 NYCHA residents.

Chicago HA announces new “Restore Home” initiative; major capital effort will rehabilitate nearly 200 vacant apartments in small and medium buildings in 2024-25

12.4.23

From the Chicago Housing Authority's press release:

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) announced the new Restore Home initiative at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. The initiative is part of the agency’s proposed 2024 budget and capital plan, which will be considered at a special board meeting in December.

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