Members Making News

Seattle Housing Authority opens new 136-unit residential building at Yesler

8.24.22

From the Seattle Housing Authority's press release:

The Seattle Housing Authority has completed and started leasing Hinoki, its fifth new residential building at Yesler, a neighborhood near downtown Seattle that is being redeveloped by SHA into a vibrant, new mixed-income community. Hinoki is located at E Yesler Way and 10th Ave S.

Chicago Housing Authority approves funding for new affordable Encuentro Square development

8.24.22

From CBS Chicago:

The Chicago Housing Authority Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved funding for new affordable housing at the Encuentro Square development now under construction in Logan Square.

The housing advocacy group LUCHA and the Evergreen Real Estate Group joined together to develop the all-affordable mixed-use development at 3745 W. Cortland St., at the western end of The 606 trail.

The site was previously occupied by the Magid Glove and Safety factory.

Homeless families, individuals given priority as tenants of affordable Ventura apartments (Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura)

8.24.22

From the Ventura County Star:

"Homeless individuals and previously homeless families will be prioritized as tenants of an affordable housing project set to open at Ventura's Westview Village.

The project is located in west Ventura between Olive and Riverside streets along Barnett, Warner, Flint and Vince streets. Of the 320 affordable units, 20 will be set aside for previously homeless families and five for homeless individuals.

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Paterson creates ‘a real community’ at rebuilt Riverside Terrace complex (Paterson Housing Authority)

8.24.22

From NorthJersey.com:

"Dionna Perez of Paterson said her family’s new home at the rebuilt Riverside Terrace townhouses is so peaceful it feels like they are living out of town.

“It’s way better than how it was,” Perez said, recalling the notorious Fifth Avenue housing project that was demolished 30 months ago. “It’s like a little community now. It’s beautiful.” 

Fresno State, Fresno Housing commit to expanded collaboration

7.19.22

From Fresno State University's press release:

As both Fresno State and Fresno Housing are committed to improving the living conditions of Central Valley residents, leaders of the two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding Friday to strengthen opportunities for academic and programmatic cooperation through education, affordable housing and community empowerment.

Home Forward Makes Historic Investments in Oregon’s Largest Rent Assistance Program

7.19.22

From Home Forward's press release:

Home Forward’s recent investment in its rent assistance program aimed at decreasing tenant rents and improving housing searches for thousands of families assisted with a Housing Choice Voucher in privately-owned rental housing. This change increases “payment standard” subsidy levels to between 95% and 105% of fair market rent (FMR) in each of Home Forward’s nine payment standard zones throughout Multnomah County, representing an approximately $8 million annual investment in thousands of households.

Linc Housing Celebrates Completion of 64 New Supportive Homes With Wrap-Around Services in Watts for People Experiencing Homelessness

7.19.22

From Linc Housing's press release:

Linc Housing joined Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, County of Los Angeles officials, new residents, and many other partners to celebrate the grand opening of Cadence, an all-new, 64-unit apartment community in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles for families and individuals who have experienced homelessness.

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