Public housing in the United States

Global Heads-Up Display (HUD) Market 2020-2024 | Increasing Demand From Commercial Aircraft to Boost Market Growth | Technavio

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The heads-up display (HUD) market is expected to grow by USD 2.18 billion during 2020-2024, according to the latest market research report by Technavio.

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  • The heads-up display (HUD) market is expected to grow by USD 2.18 billion during 2020-2024, according to the latest market research report by Technavio.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200212005504/en/
    Technavio has published a new market research report on the heads-up display (HUD) market from 2020-2024.
  • The year-over-year increase in air traffic has essentialized the induction of new aircraft, encouraging automotive OEMs to invest in capacity augmentation.
  • This research report also analyzes other significant trends and market drivers that will influence market growth over 2020-2024.

Greystone Provides $105 Million in HUD-Insured Financing in New York City for Affordable Housing

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

NEW YORK, Feb. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate lending, investment, and advisory firm, announced it has provided approximately $105 million in total HUD-insured financing to preserve over 480 units of affordable housing in New York City.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate lending, investment, and advisory firm, announced it has provided approximately $105 million in total HUD-insured financing to preserve over 480 units of affordable housing in New York City.
  • Built in 1979, the Catherine Sheridan Senior Apartments is 100% affordable Section 8 housing.
  • Earlier in 2019, Greystone provided $50 million in HUD-insured financing for 199 Avenue B in the East Village.
  • Loans are offered through Greystone Servicing Company LLC, Greystone Funding Company LLC and/or other Greystone affiliates.

Arkansas Nonprofit Received $440K to Construct 56-Unit Housing Development

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Friday, January 24, 2020

Strategic Community Investments is the nonprofit development company for the project and sister organization of Fort Smith Housing Authority (FSHA).

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  • Strategic Community Investments is the nonprofit development company for the project and sister organization of Fort Smith Housing Authority (FSHA).
  • Its mission is to advance affordable housing through community and economic development projects such as Electric Park.
  • Now that we have these committed funds, Strategic Community Investments can apply through the Arkansas state agency for the tax credits.
  • Of that, $2 million was awarded to Arkansas projects, and will result in 231 new or rehabilitated housing units.

Lowe Starts Construction of 550-Unit Apartment Development in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace Master-Planned Community

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Lowes apartment community is part of the comprehensive redevelopment of the 1940s-era Yesler Terrace that includes a mix of public and private developments delivering housing, office space and a host of neighborhood amenities.

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  • Lowes apartment community is part of the comprehensive redevelopment of the 1940s-era Yesler Terrace that includes a mix of public and private developments delivering housing, office space and a host of neighborhood amenities.
  • Lowes apartment development is located at 209 12th Ave S, and 1020 S Main St. in Yesler Terrace, which is within the First Hill neighborhood near downtown Seattle.
  • As part of the redevelopment, Yesler Terrace will have a large central park, performing arts center and community center.
  • Los Angeles-based Lowe, formerly known as Lowe Enterprises, is a leading national real estate investment, development and management firm.

DHA Housing Choice Voucher Program to Accept Preliminary Applications Starting on January 21, 2020

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Friday, January 10, 2020

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas announced today that it will begin its new continuous Open Enrollment process on January 21, 2020 at 9 a.m. CST by accepting preliminary applications for its Housing Choice Voucher Program including the Walker Settlement Voucher Program and the Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Program.

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  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas announced today that it will begin its new continuous Open Enrollment process on January 21, 2020 at 9 a.m. CST by accepting preliminary applications for its Housing Choice Voucher Program including the Walker Settlement Voucher Program and the Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Program.
  • The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a rental housing assistance program funded by HUD.
  • The program assists low to moderate income persons, families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to reside in safe, decent, rental housing they can afford.
  • Preliminary applications will be accepted during Open Enrollment, which begins at 9 a.m. CST Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Fairstead Announces Preservation and Rehabilitation of 905 Units of Affordable Housing in Manhattan and Brooklyn

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

The portfolio, located throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan, had been on the verge of conversion to market-rate housing.

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  • The portfolio, located throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan, had been on the verge of conversion to market-rate housing.
  • Fairstead, the NYC Council Members who represent these neighborhoods, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) collaborated to rehabilitate and preserve this affordable housing.
  • Fairstead entered into new regulatory agreements with HPD to ensure that all 905 units will remain affordable for at least the next 40 years.
  • Fairstead is a socially responsible, fully-integrated real estate investor, developer, owner and operator specializing in affordable, mixed-income, and market-rate housing.

Foundation Housing Achieves Affordable Housing Milestone With New Acquisitions

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Foundation Housing, a 501(c)(3) mission-driven nonprofit with a commitment to enhancing the availability and preservation of affordable housing, announces the acquisition of two HUD-subsidized properties, marking the 100th and 101st affordable housing communities added to its portfolio.

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  • NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Foundation Housing, a 501(c)(3) mission-driven nonprofit with a commitment to enhancing the availability and preservation of affordable housing, announces the acquisition of two HUD-subsidized properties, marking the 100th and 101st affordable housing communities added to its portfolio.
  • "We are excited to add these communities to the Foundation Housing portfolio," said Todd Travis, Chief Operating Officer and President of Foundation Housing.
  • Foundation Housing, formally known as National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc., has been integrally involved in the recapitalization and preservation of affordable housing throughout the United States for nearly 30 years.
  • Foundation Housing owns properties in 19 states as well as the District of Columbia, with additional property acquisitions pending nationwide.

Affordable Housing Community to Discuss Future of RAD Program, Public Housing Stock

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

These conversions represent more than $12.6 billion raised to address a longtime backlog in capital improvements to the nation's public housing stock.

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  • These conversions represent more than $12.6 billion raised to address a longtime backlog in capital improvements to the nation's public housing stock.
  • As RAD continues to transform housing across the country, affordable housing practitioners will gather to discuss best practices and the future of RAD at the Novogradac 2020 RAD Public Housing Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Jan. 9-10, 2020.
  • The conference presents an opportunity for affordable housing providers to discuss types of RAD transactions and financing options, and will include targeted sessions for public housing authorities, developers and consultants.
  • Tax, audit and consulting specialty practice areas for Novogradac include affordable housing, opportunity zones, community development, historic rehabilitation and renewable energy.

DHA Announces Its Housing Choice Voucher Program Has Achieved “High Performer” Status Based on Housing and Urban Development Performance Standards

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas announced today that it has achieved High Performer status from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) following an annual performance evaluation of each public housing authority across the country.

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  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas announced today that it has achieved High Performer status from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) following an annual performance evaluation of each public housing authority across the country.
  • DHA achieved a score of 99% by securing 143 points out of a maximum of 145 across the 14 key measures.
  • The key indicators of performance are:
    Our team is dedicated to ensure that families across North Texas have access to quality housing solutions.
  • DHA provides housing opportunities to ~55,000 people through public housing developments and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs.

HUD Engages ICF for Community Development Assistance Work

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

ICF will provide capacity building, training and technical assistance services as needed to state and local municipalities, housing authorities, tribes and nonprofits.

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  • ICF will provide capacity building, training and technical assistance services as needed to state and local municipalities, housing authorities, tribes and nonprofits.
  • This will help these groups devise effective policies and programs that address areas such as affordable housing, homelessness, disaster recovery, resiliency, community development and more.
  • ICF will also continue to manage the agency's award-winning online community resource platform, HUD Exchange , which the company designed and has maintained since 2011.
  • "For over 30 years, ICF has collaborated with HUD to help its grantees, partners and stakeholders navigate complex housing and community development challenges," said Andy Zehe, senior vice president for ICF.