Public housing

WATERFRONT ALLIANCE RELEASES NEW VERSION OF WEDG® (WATERFRONT EDGE DESIGN GUIDELINES): A NATIONALLY APPLICABLE STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN WATERFRONT DESIGN

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Today, Waterfront Alliance releases WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Version 3.0, which will expand applicability of the guidelines to riverine and lacustrine waterways, expanding expectations on what it means to meet the gold standard for waterfront development.

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  • Today, Waterfront Alliance releases WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Version 3.0, which will expand applicability of the guidelines to riverine and lacustrine waterways, expanding expectations on what it means to meet the gold standard for waterfront development.
  • The standard will update guidance around designing for future adaptability, designing to flood, and other resilience techniques.
  • Access continues to be an important part of the standard with stronger requirements on stakeholder engagement and workforce development.
  • In New Rochelle, New York, WEDG is required as part of the zoning process for multi-family developments along the waterfront.

Preservation of Affordable Housing, Brightcore Energy, and Engenium Group awarded $2.5M grant for a community geothermal pilot project at Barry Farm Redevelopment

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231101765845/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231101765845/en/
    Rendering of the Barry Farm development (Photo: Business Wire)
    A community geothermal system has many advantages, such as energy efficiency, cost savings, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
  • This opportunity prioritizes resilient and sustainable building design with an emphasis on community impact that we are proud to support.
  • The dichotomy of a cutting-edge community geothermal system in such a historically significant location is such a unique and terrific opportunity”, said Mike Richter, President of Brightcore Energy.
  • Once completed, the new overall redevelopment of Barry Farm will be a vibrant mixed-income community that will include at least 900 new affordable rental and for-sale housing units, of which 380 will be public housing replacement units.

FreshDirect Launches Rising Industry Producers and Entrepreneurs Program (R.I.P.E.)

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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FreshDirect , the online grocery shopping pioneer, delivering the highest quality, freshest food since 2002, announces its inaugural class of local emerging food brands selected to participate in the company’s newly launched Rising Industry Producers and Entrepreneurs Program (R.I.P.E.).

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  • FreshDirect , the online grocery shopping pioneer, delivering the highest quality, freshest food since 2002, announces its inaugural class of local emerging food brands selected to participate in the company’s newly launched Rising Industry Producers and Entrepreneurs Program (R.I.P.E.).
  • The New York area online grocer will partner and collaborate with emerging and diverse-owned businesses to provide expert industry counsel and leverage internal FreshDirect resources to grow their brands.
  • Additionally, the companies will also have the chance to cultivate lasting relationships with FreshDirect, distribution partners, community partners, and fellow emerging entrepreneurs.
  • These sessions focused on key topics to help the brands get ready to launch on the FreshDirect platform.

Arcadis welcomes 'The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address'

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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HONG KONG, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis, the leading global Design & Consultancy organization for natural and built assets, welcomes the proposal set out by 'The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address' on Wednesday, October 25, which placed creating a livable city and digitalisation as key cornerstones for Hong Kong's competitiveness on both regional and global levels.

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  • HONG KONG, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis, the leading global Design & Consultancy organization for natural and built assets, welcomes the proposal set out by 'The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address' on Wednesday, October 25, which placed creating a livable city and digitalisation as key cornerstones for Hong Kong's competitiveness on both regional and global levels.
  • In response to the Policy Address, Katherine Chan, Greater Bay Area Growth Director & City Executive at Arcadis, said, "Arcadis welcomes the numerous commitments outlined by the Government that place high importance on land and housing supply, together with continued investment in the construction industry.
  • Outlined as a key initiative in the Policy Address, the plan is to move ahead with the Northern Metropolis as the new engine for growth.
  • Arcadis is fully supportive of the proposal, and is working on building Hong Kong as the Airport City and International Aviation Hub to help attract enterprises.

CIMC Group Builds Hong Kong's First Modular Legislative Office, Pioneering an Expansion Project with Modular Method

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 12th October, CIMC Modular Building Systems Holding Co., Ltd ("CIMC MBS"), a subsidiary of CIMC Construction Technology under CIMC Group, held a delivery ceremony for the expansion project of the Hong Kong Legislative Council Complex.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 12th October, CIMC Modular Building Systems Holding Co., Ltd ("CIMC MBS"), a subsidiary of CIMC Construction Technology under CIMC Group, held a delivery ceremony for the expansion project of the Hong Kong Legislative Council Complex.
  • This project marks the first-time modular construction technology that has been applied for the expansion project in Hong Kong, overthrowing the traditional expansion methods.
  • Once completed, the project will become the first modular legislative office and the first high-end office project in Hong Kong.
  • It is also a significant milestone for CIMC MBS as it marks their first expansion project.

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Positive for Members of HAI Group

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) of the insurance members of HAI Group (Cheshire, CT).

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  • AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) of the insurance members of HAI Group (Cheshire, CT).
  • The revision of the outlooks to positive is driven by the group’s operating performance, which has shown sustained improvement in underwriting and operating profitability since 2017.
  • HAI Group has also been the beneficiary of high persistency, adherence to price adequacy, minimal volatility, favorable loss reserve development and disciplined expense management.
  • The FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of “a+” (Excellent) have been affirmed with the outlooks revised to positive from stable for the following members of HAI Group:
    Housing Authority Risk Retention Group, Inc.

Alameda County Housing Authorities Collaborate to serve 875 Households through HUD's Emergency Housing Voucher Program

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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The Berkeley Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, Oakland Housing Authority, and the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda teamed up to serve 875 Alameda County households through the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program.

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  • The Berkeley Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, Oakland Housing Authority, and the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda teamed up to serve 875 Alameda County households through the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program.
  • The Housing Authority of the City of Oakland (OHA) was awarded 515 Emergency Housing Vouchers in May 2021.
  • The collaboration amongst OHA, BHA, HACA, and AHA resulted in 875 Alameda County households securing (or in the final stages of securing) permanent housing.
  • Additionally, many best practices were developed and shared amongst the Housing Authorities, which can then be replicated for future special purpose voucher awards.

More than $539,000 in Strategic Grants Awarded by Community Foundation

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Community Foundation of Frederick County is excited to announce that it awarded more than $539,000 in strategic grants to 21 area nonprofits dedicated to improving lives and enhancing Frederick County.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Community Foundation of Frederick County is excited to announce that it awarded more than $539,000 in strategic grants to 21 area nonprofits dedicated to improving lives and enhancing Frederick County.
  • The Community Foundation's strategic grants focus on supporting families with children, preparing for a growing aging population, and responding to substance use disorder.
  • Generous donors who have created unrestricted funds trust the Community Foundation to award grants that address the community's most pressing needs.
  • As a leader in grant and scholarship funding, The Community Foundation of Frederick County has given back more than $94 million to the community since 1986.

Royal Deluxe Wins Two Formwork Erection Projects Valued at Approximately HK$373 Million in Total, Provides Formwork Erection Services to Hong Kong International Airport and Public Housing Development Project

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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Rooted in Hong Kong for more than 28 years, the Group prides rich experience in formwork erection of reinforced concrete structures and a solid business foundation.

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  • Rooted in Hong Kong for more than 28 years, the Group prides rich experience in formwork erection of reinforced concrete structures and a solid business foundation.
  • It has developed constructional aluminium tableform, building construction systems formwork and coding processing systems, leading development of the industry.
  • That speaks clearly to the huge potential of the market, meaning the Group will have vast room for future development.
  • In FY2023, the Group won five new contracts with total value of approximately HK$184 million, about 21.3% more than in FY2022.

Global Wellness Institute Announces Recipients of Second Annual "Susie Ellis Scholarship for Equity in Wellness"

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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MIAMI, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the leading research and educational resource for the $4.4 trillion global wellness industry, is pleased to announce the expansion of the Susie Ellis Scholarship for Equity in Wellness for 2023. This year, the program received an overwhelming response, with 215 applications pouring in from 61 countries, showcasing the heightened awareness and interest in global wellness equity. In light of these numbers, and to further support deserving individuals, the GWI is delighted to award four scholarships in 2023, doubling the number given in 2022.

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  • This year, the program received an overwhelming response, with 215 applications pouring in from 61 countries, showcasing the heightened awareness and interest in global wellness equity.
  • Through their unwavering passion and dedication to the wellness industry, these scholarship recipients will no doubt make a profound impact and contribute positively to the global wellness community
    The scholarship fund offers invaluable opportunities for deserving individuals to participate in the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), GWI's esteemed counterpart and the foremost conference on the wellness industry.
  • "Through their unwavering passion and dedication to the wellness industry, these scholarship recipients will no doubt make a profound impact and contribute positively to the global wellness community," said Nancy Davis, GWI's chief creative officer & executive director.
  • Ellis expressed her excitement about the scholarship program's growth, stating: "The doubling of scholarships awarded this year is a testament to the increased recognition of the importance of equity in wellness.