Gowanus rezoning could require developers to buy Housing Authority"s air rights
An upcoming rezoning of Gowanus is expected to create thousands of apartments, including affordable units, a public promenade bordering the canal, new schools, manufacturing and retail spaces to... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Hazelwood vets three developers to build on 30-parcel block of Second Avenue
URA expected to choose finalist in December to build affordable housing and mixed-use project on gateway block of Hazelwood.....»»
A bohemian tiny-home village of abandoned streetcars once existed in San Francisco in 1900 before a housing demand sent developers knocking. Here"s what it was like in Carville.
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Bham entities to team on Smart Neighborhood plan for affordable housing
Several local entities are partnering on a project to bring affordable “smart” housing developments to the Magic City. The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District and the city of Birmingham are teaming up with Alabama Power and local build.....»»
California"s Housing Nightmare Is Only Getting Worse
California's Housing Nightmare Is Only Getting Worse When historians look back on contemporary California, one thing they'll be bound to make note of is that the state's developers bet on the wrong model. E.....»»
Affordable-housing developers and advocates for the homeless battle prevailing-wage bill
Developers of low-cost housing and homelessness advocates say paying the prevailing wage will put them in the poorhouse. Three of the leading industry groups representing below-market builders... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Rival developers face off for rights to build at 5 World Trade Center
Two major development groups are battling it out over the last available site at the World Trade Center, according to sources involved in the bidding for the parcel. L&L MAG and a partnership... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
UAB leader, Birmingham attorney named to Housing Authority board
Two new commissioners are on board with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin appointed Anthony C. Hood and D.G. Pantazis Jr. to the five-member board, and the they were sworn in last week. They fille.....»»
Milwaukee Housing Authority"s latest townhomes to be manufactured out-of-state
Up to 138 townhouses will be built in an Indiana plant and trucked to Milwaukee starting next year as part of the city housing authority’s Westlawn Gardens redevelopment......»»
Builders picked for affordable co-living trial
The City has selected three developers to pilot a new affordable shared housing program. Shared housing is considered housing units consisting of two or more independently occupied rooms that share a kitchen and/or bathroom. The selec.....»»
Ahead of final rezoning vote, 4700 East Riverside developers announce plan to house homeless
A major deal is in place to get a controversial Southeast Austin rezoning request across the finish line. The developers of the 4700 East Riverside project announced Oct. 16 they've reached an agreement with the nonprofit Ending Community Homelessness.....»»
Developer seeks deal with Miramar to build affordable housing
The deal would require the developer to tap local small businesses for 15% of the project......»»
In rare move, Philadelphia Housing Authority seeks to sell University City property
The property sits in a federal opportunity zone, providing a series of benefits to a developer or investor in a project......»»
Senior housing next for rent regulation overhaul?
A rapidly growing population of urban seniors is giving some investors gray hair. Fears are brewing that if developers can’t meet demand.....»»
Affordable co-living plans now on the table
The City has selected three developers to pilot a new affordable shared housing program. Shared housing is considered ho.....»»
Developers see a "perfect opportunity" in Boston"s South End
Ink Block is being considered a catalyst for new development in a rapidly changing, and gentrifying, neighborhood — one that's seen an infusion of luxury housing and is set to see even more in the coming years......»»
Denver becomes 2nd city to get Boston-based ISP"s internet package
Starry, a Boston-based startup internet service provider, has partnered with Denver Housing Authority to offer broadband internet to affordable and public housing residents. Denver is just the second city to get Starry’s low-cost internet, follow.....»»
San Jose"s high-rise subsidy survives narrow City Council vote
The San Jose City Council voted to extend a tax cut for downtown high-rise developers and allow them to continue waiving an affordable housing impact fee......»»
Housing companies used Facebook’s ad system to discriminate against older people, according to new human rights complaints
The watchdog group behind the complaint says it’s the first time specific housing companies have been named in a civil rights action......»»
Housing companies used Facebook’s ad system to discriminate against older people, according to new human rights charges
The watchdog group behind the complaint says it’s the first time specific housing companies have been named in a civil rights action......»»
Letter to the Editor: Affordable housing gaps, displacement require creative fixes
Gentrification and displacement are important topics in the D.C. region, not only because these are important equity issues, but are also crucial to the success of the business community. As you note in this article, “Gentrification at Work,” which r.....»»