Seattle Housing Authority Names Rod Brandon New Executive Director
4.22.21
From the Seattle Housing Authority’s press release:
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Membership Spotlight: An Interview with the Seattle Housing Authority’s Andrew Lofton upon His Retirement
4.22.21
CLPHA Board Member and Seattle Housing Authority Executive Director Andrew Lofton will retire on May 7 after 17 years with SHA. In advance of well-deserved retirement, CLPHA interviewed Mr. Lofton about his career and his perspective on the public housing industry.
Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh’s Partnerships and Programs Profiled by Comcast Newsmakers
4.7.21
Detroit Housing Commission CEO and Former CLPHA Board President Named One of “Affordable Housing's Leading Women” by Affordable Housing Finance
4.7.21
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) announces plan to issue $30M in general revenue bonds that will support creation of at least 500 new affordable housing units annually through 2025
4.7.21
From Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority's press release:
The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) announced today it is issuing $30 million in general revenue bonds this year as part of a plan to develop or acquire a minimum of 500 affordable mixed-income units annually in Columbus through 2025.
MHACY Launches Vaccine Education Campaign
4.7.21
From the Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Yonkers' press release:
With vaccination rates lagging behind in many communities of color, the Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (MHACY) has launched a campaign to allay fears and encourage its residents to get the vaccine.
DCHA’s Third Annual Modified Apprenticeship Training Program Celebrates Graduation
4.7.21
From the District of Columbia Housing Authority's press release:
Thirty five residents who participated in the District of Columbia Housing Authority’s Modified Apprenticeship Training Program (ATP) today celebrated their graduation, and more importantly, new job opportunities.
Vancouver Housing Authority sees uptick in affordable housing construction
4.7.21
From the Vancouver Housing Authority's press release:
With 159 new units of affordable housing under construction and another 106 units set to start construction later this year, Vancouver Housing Authority is experiencing one of its busiest years yet.
“We’ve definitely upped the amount of projects,” said VHA Development Director Victor Caesar.
Noteworthy projects in the pipeline include:
North King County Enhanced Shelter Opens In Shoreline (King County Housing Authority)
4.7.21
From the City of Shoreline, WA's press release:
Opinion: Center for veterans is worth all the time and effort (Yakima Housing Authority)
4.7.21
From the Yakima Herald:
In 2016, when interested parties first floated the idea of a veterans housing project at the old Marine Corps Reserve armory in Yakima, they knew it would take years. But they also were confident that time and toil spent on the project would pay off. Veterans were worth the effort.