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Affordable Housing in Denver Is Scarce and the Denver Housing Authority Is Stepping In

2.23.22

From 303 Magazine:

Denver has changed quite a bit over the past decade. The population is growing at record rates, while affordable housing initiatives on the state level have stayed on the back burner as developers have reeled in on a booming housing market.

“Last year the real estate market went up 20% in ownership units; this year it’s projected to go up another 20%,” said David Nisivoccia, executive director of Denver Housing Authority (DHA).

Pittsburgh’s Housing Authority plans a $50 million revitalization of Bedford Dwellings

2.23.22

From 90.5 WESA Pittsburgh:

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will apply for a $50 million grant for the Hill District in 2022, officials announced at a community meeting Tuesday night. The federal money, called a Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant, would be used to rebuild and expand the authority’s oldest housing development, Bedford Dwellings.

An Interview with CLPHA Board President Jeffery K. Patterson

2.10.22

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) CEO Jeffery K. Patterson was elected president of CLPHA’s board of directors at CLPHA’s December 2021 board meeting. He previously served as the board’s vice president.  

Recently, CLPHA sat down with Mr. Patterson to discuss his priorities for CLPHA and how he plans to lead our organization. 

 

Read the Interview

 

Affordable housing efforts to be expanded in Utah through federal program (Housing Authority of Salt Lake City)

2.9.22

From ABC 4 Salt Lake City:

The Housing Authority of Salt Lake City (HASLC) has been awarded a position through a federal program that will expand affordable housing efforts in the state.

HASLC is now part of the Moving to Work Landlord (MTW) Incentive cohort, which was created by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

In January 2022, the HUD announced the 29 agencies that were selected and Salt Lake City made the cut.

Cambridge Housing Authority adds low-cost Internet option for residents

2.9.22

From the Boston Globe:

Boston wireless Internet service provider Starry struck a deal with the Cambridge Housing Authority to offer broadband connections to thousands of apartments in the city.

Under the deal announced on Thursday, Starry will provide $15-per-month Internet service to residents of more than 2,630 units. But the residents won’t have to pay even that price, as the cost of the service is eligible to be covered entirely by the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program.

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