Urban planning in the United States

Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land Launch National Cox Conserves Heroes Awards

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Monday, July 2, 2018
Community building, The Trust for Public Land, Urban agriculture, Urban planning in the United States, Trust, Law, Urban planning, Natural environment

ATLANTA, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land today opened the nomination process for the Cox Conserves Heroes program.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land today opened the nomination process for the Cox Conserves Heroes program.
  • In partnership with The Trust for Public Land, the national Cox Conserves Heroes program has donated more than $800,000 to environmental nonprofits over the past 10 years, and more than 200 volunteers have been honored.
  • About The Trust for Public Land:
    The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.
  • Millions of people live near a Trust for Public Land park, garden, or natural area, and millions more visit these sites every year.

Hope Mago to Join the LISC San Diego Local Advisory Committee

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Geography of California, Community development, Ethical investment, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Urban planning in the United States, Economy, Affordable housing, California, San Diego

SAN DIEGO, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HCAP Partners , a California-based mezzanine debt and private equity firm and recognized impact investor committed to improving job quality through its quality job framework called the Gainful Jobs Approach, announced that Principal Hope Mago, will join the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) San Diego Advisory Committee.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HCAP Partners , a California-based mezzanine debt and private equity firm and recognized impact investor committed to improving job quality through its quality job framework called the Gainful Jobs Approach, announced that Principal Hope Mago, will join the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) San Diego Advisory Committee.
  • The LISC Local Advisory Committee (LAC) includes members from the civic and corporate communities who contribute leadership and provide guidance into strengthening LISC San Diego's initiatives.
  • "It's an honor to join the advisory committee of LISC San Diego," said Hope Mago.
  • "LISC San Diego has a long and successful history of financing affordable housing and supporting local neighborhood economic development.

Westport's Kraut Demands Affordable Housing Reform. Immediate Public Safety, Infrastructure and Town Character Concerns

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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Community organizing, Affordable housing, Real estate, Westport, Connecticut, Property, Geography of the United States, Urban planning in the United States, Public housing in the United States, Law and economics

This common-sense amendment recognizes that people with disabilities need affordable housing and encourage the public and private sector to provide more housing opportunities for this underserved population in Westport and elsewhere.

Key Points: 
  • This common-sense amendment recognizes that people with disabilities need affordable housing and encourage the public and private sector to provide more housing opportunities for this underserved population in Westport and elsewhere.
  • Award extra affordable housing points to existing structures that are repurposed for affordable housing and give points for properties built before 1990.
  • Encouraging adaptive reuse of existing buildings encourages more affordable housing in communities like Westport where excess housing stock already exists.
  • The goal of encouraging affordable housing can be achieved without doing irreparable damage to Connecticut's and Westport's sensitive environmental resources.

MidHudson Launched by Middleburg; Offers Alternative for Reserve Requirements in HUD-Financed Multifamily Projects

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Public housing in the United States, Cinema of the United States, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Urban planning in the United States, Hud, Film, Head-up display, Technology

We have been in the position that other HUD developers are in and saw this as an opportunity to streamline the process."

Key Points: 
  • We have been in the position that other HUD developers are in and saw this as an opportunity to streamline the process."
  • Mr. Finlay continued, "We are privileged to have Joe Carroll joining us to lead this important new venture.
  • MidHudson will initially work with HUD lenders to educate them about how its product works to reduce equity requirements and increase equity returns.
  • The MidHudson product will be available to both developers currently in the HUD review process and those with recently closed transactions.

California Voters Pass Record $4.1 Billion Package For Parks And Open Space

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Community building, The Trust for Public Land, Urban agriculture, Urban planning in the United States, Landscape, Human behavior, Park, Urban planning, Natural environment

SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --California voters Tuesday approved a record $4.1 billion package of bonds to provide parks, open space, clean water and help fight climate change in the state.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --California voters Tuesday approved a record $4.1 billion package of bonds to provide parks, open space, clean water and help fight climate change in the state.
  • In the past two decades, we've helped local communities pass more than 500 ballot measures, creating $68 billion for local parks and conservation in 35 states."
  • More than $1 billion for parks and green space in communities that need them most.
  • The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.

Senate Confirms Brian D. Montgomery as Commissioner of Federal Housing Administration (FHA)

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Mortgage industry of the United States, Economy of the United States, Public housing in the United States, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Urban planning in the United States, Federal Housing Administration, Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Housing, United States, Government, Lend America

Mr. Montgomery served as Deputy Assistant to the President from 2001-2005 followed by service as Assistant Secretary of Housing/Federal Housing Commissioner from 2005-2009 in the George W. Bush Administration and six months into the Barack Obama Administration, including serving as acting HUD Secretary in January 2009.

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  • Mr. Montgomery served as Deputy Assistant to the President from 2001-2005 followed by service as Assistant Secretary of Housing/Federal Housing Commissioner from 2005-2009 in the George W. Bush Administration and six months into the Barack Obama Administration, including serving as acting HUD Secretary in January 2009.
  • The Federal Housing Administration at HUD needs effective leadership and capacity to oversee its mortgage lending and regulatory agenda and to deliver critically-needed services.
  • "The housing policy challenges he faces are significant, but as a colleague I've seen his unabated approach and drive to reach solutions.
  • We wish Brian all the best as he begins his tenure as FHA Commissioner."

Former Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr joins Lincoln Institute of Land Policy board

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, Urban planning in the United States, Local government in the United States, Lincoln Institute, Geography of Michigan, Lincoln, Nebraska, Detroit, United States

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Kevyn Orr, a legal expert who oversaw the largest and most complicated municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history as emergency manager for the city of Detroit, has joined the board of directors of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Kevyn Orr, a legal expert who oversaw the largest and most complicated municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history as emergency manager for the city of Detroit, has joined the board of directors of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.
  • "He will be an asset to the Lincoln Institute as we work to address municipal fiscal health and other challenges through better land policy."
  • The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land.
  • A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges.

Trump's administration contributes to a rise In homelessness. Could Rise Housing be the Answer?

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Public housing in the United States, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Urban planning in the United States, Presidency of Ronald Reagan, Community organizing, Government, United States, Rental Assistance Demonstration, Subprime mortgage crisis

"The administration's budget includes $6.2 billion in cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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  • "The administration's budget includes $6.2 billion in cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
  • Relative to funding levels necessary for HUD in fiscal year 2017, the cuts amount to a 15 percent reductionthe largest cuts in housing aid since the Reagan administration.
  • Rise Housing, a real estate platform that uses Blockchain technology, allows both property owners and tenants to buy and invest globally.
  • She explains how Rise Housing deals with only debt-free properties, so that transactions can take place independent of banks.