CLPHA Publishes Latest Report on PHAs’ COVID-Related Initiatives and Needs
1.26.22
Health
Decatur Fresh Market Combats Food Insecurity in Denver’s Sun Valley Neighborhood (Denver Housing Authority)
12.15.21
From 303 Magazine:
HHS and HUD Announce Expanded Partnership, New Housing and Services Resource Center
12.9.21
Vancouver Housing Authority Shares Insights, Best Practices on Providing Supportive Housing
12.2.21
Paterson Housing Authority Launches Vaccination Incentive Program for Section 8 Residents
12.1.21
From TAP into Paterson:
"The Housing Authority of Paterson (PHA) and the Paterson Division of Health are partnering to offer unvaccinated resident participating in the PHA’s Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) $100 per family member over the age of five that gets the vaccine.
"Extensive science tells us that getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent contracting COVID-19," Irma Gorham, PHA Executive Director, said. "Where vaccinated patients have gotten COVID-19, the impact has been much less severe."
Public Housing Authorities Better Serve Residents through Cross-Sector Approaches
11.18.21
Public housing authorities know that providing stable housing is only the first step in helping families thrive. A comprehensive approach that combines health, education, and housing programs has shown to dramatically improve life outcomes for low-income families. Public housing authorities have been in the vanguard developing cross-sector initiatives for their residents, who represent extremely low-income and vulnerable populations.
100 Percent Affordable Housing Development Opens in Brownsville (NYCHA, NYC HPD)
11.17.21
From the Brooklyn Reader:
A new 12-story 100% affordable housing development will bring 179 permanently affordable apartments to extremely low and low-income families in Brownsville.
Atrium Health details plans for $1.5 billion ‘innovation district’ around med school (INLIVIAN)
11.17.21
From the Charlotte Observer:
Atrium Health provided new details Tuesday on plans for its billion-dollar “innovation district” surrounding the city’s future medical school, including the hospital system’s request for $75 million from the city and county. Plans for the district include a mix of research facilities, residential buildings and retail shops surrounding the med school. The district will be located near the intersection of McDowell and Baxter streets.
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