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Volleyball scoreboard, schedule for week of Sept. 7

Volleyball scoreboard, schedule for week of Sept. 7

Here's the volleyball scoreboard and schedule for the week of Sept. 7.
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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Celebrates Opening of 38 New Affordable Apartments in Downtown Burlington

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Celebrates Opening of 38 New Affordable Apartments in Downtown Burlington

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Post Apartments in downtown Burlington, Vermont, celebrating the opening of 38 new affordable housing units. The project, developed by non-profits Champlain Housing Trust and Evernorth, transformed a former veterans' hall and homeless shelter into a five-story complex. Senator Sanders helped secure $1 million in federal funding for the $24 million initiative, which also received significant contributions from federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and COVID-era federal stimulus funds. The apartments are designed to remain subsidized indefinitely, with nine units allocated for individuals transitioning out of homelessness and ten units supported by Section 8 vouchers, ensuring tenants pay no more than one-third of their income towards rent. Monthly rents begin at $1,160. The building is fully occupied and features a new veterans' center, office space for the Chittenden County Community Justice Center, and a solar array on its roo...
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New Affordable Housing Complex Opens in Downtown Burlington, Vermont

New Affordable Housing Complex Opens in Downtown Burlington, Vermont

A new five-story affordable housing complex, named The Post Apartments, has opened in downtown Burlington, Vermont. Developed by the nonprofits Champlain Housing Trust and Evernorth, the complex features 38 units designed to remain subsidized indefinitely. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., played a role in securing $1 million in federal funding for the $24 million project. The building, which is now fully occupied, includes eight efficiency units, 26 one-bedroom units, and four two-bedroom units. Nine units are reserved for individuals transitioning out of homelessness, and ten units are supported by Section 8 vouchers, ensuring tenants pay no more than one-third of their income towards rent. Monthly rents begin at $1,160. The ground floor of the complex houses a new veterans' center and office space for the Chittenden County Community Justice Center. The building is fully electric and equipped with a solar array on its roof.
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Arkansas Families Face Eviction After Federal Rental Aid Administrator Liquidated

Arkansas Families Face Eviction After Federal Rental Aid Administrator Liquidated

Families in Arkansas are facing eviction and housing instability following the liquidation of the credit union tied to the People Trust Community Loan Fund, which administered federal rental assistance. The National Credit Union Administration took over the credit union, leading to its liquidation in April. This administrative change has directly impacted renters like Alexis Mitchell, a mother of three in Little Rock, whose full rent had been paid by HUD through January. She was forced to move from her home and place belongings in storage. Another parent, Brittany Robinson, a mother of five in North Little Rock, experienced similar issues with a separate People Trust-backed rental assistance program, leading to housing destabilization and a move to a home with fire hazards and sewage problems. The federal aid, specifically HUD's Continuum of Care Program, was intended to prevent homelessness and facilitate rehousing. Little Rock officials attempted to arrange a temporary agreement with HUD after People Tru...
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Savannah council backs rezoning for new townhomes on south side

Savannah council backs rezoning for new townhomes on south side

Savannah City Council approved six new townhomes on Mohawk Street despite pushback from local residents.
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Vessel Technologies Plans 160 New Apartments in Connecticut This Winter, With Hundreds More to Follow Amid Housing Crisis

Vessel Technologies Plans 160 New Apartments in Connecticut This Winter, With Hundreds More to Follow Amid Housing Crisis

Vessel Technologies Plans 160 New Apartments in Connecticut This Winter, With Hundreds More to Follow Amid Housing Crisis
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Minns Government to Transform Disused WestConnex Sites into 340 New Apartments in Inner Sydney

Minns Government to Transform Disused WestConnex Sites into 340 New Apartments in Inner Sydney

The Minns government in New South Wales, Australia, has announced plans to convert four disused concrete slabs from the WestConnex motorway project in Haberfield, inner Sydney, into 340 new apartments. This initiative aims to address the housing shortage in the region, with 30% of the new homes designated as social housing. The sites, located along Parramatta Road, were previously used for project offices and motorway construction until approximately 2023. Lands and Property Minister Steve Kamper highlighted the strategic location of these sites, noting their proximity to bus routes, a major supermarket, schools, shops, and essential services. The proposal involves constructing four apartment blocks, ranging from three to seven storeys, and includes landscaped communal areas, parking, and non-residential uses on the ground floor facing Parramatta Road. Homes NSW, the government’s social and affordable housing agency, is currently seeking community feedback before lodging a 'state significant' development a...
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Lummi Nation Secures $7.5 Million HUD Grant for Affordable Housing Development

Lummi Nation Secures $7.5 Million HUD Grant for Affordable Housing Development

The Lummi Nation Housing Authority has been awarded a $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This funding is part of a larger $150 million allocation distributed to 31 tribal communities across the country. The grant will support the construction of 20 new homes for low-income tribal families within Phase 2 of the Olson Property development, located on the southern end of the reservation off Lummi View Drive. Phase 2 of the development encompasses 15 lots, averaging 11,000 square feet, with the potential to accommodate up to 30 units. The new housing units will comprise a mixture of duplexes and single-family residences, offering both rental and homeownership opportunities for Lummi Nation members.
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Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer Advocates for Courageous Action on Housing Crisis Amidst Public Scrutiny

Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer Advocates for Courageous Action on Housing Crisis Amidst Public Scrutiny

Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer has emphasized the necessity of courage and conviction from elected officials in addressing the city's housing crisis. In a recent column, Mayor Dyer defended the city council's processes and decisions regarding attainable housing, which has become the fourth-highest priority for the city, following stormwater mitigation, public safety, and schools. He highlighted the increasing demand for housing from city workers, military personnel, and families, noting that the Department of Defense has prioritized housing and daycare for military readiness. Mayor Dyer also addressed public criticism, including allegations of council members being influenced by developers, which he firmly denied. He acknowledged the emotional and confrontational nature of public meetings on housing proposals and stated his commitment to maintaining order and safety for all speakers, while rejecting claims of limiting public speaking rights.
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American Canyon City Council Pauses Mobile Home Rent Hikes, Initiates Mediation Process

American Canyon City Council Pauses Mobile Home Rent Hikes, Initiates Mediation Process

The American Canyon City Council has intervened to pause significant rent increases at the Olympia Mobilodge Of Napa, a 200-home mobile home park. Residents had faced proposed rent hikes of 20% to 40%, amounting to hundreds of dollars extra monthly for households paying an average of $720 per month in space rent. This action was triggered by a petition signed by over 51% of the park's households, invoking the city's 2011 mobile home rent-stabilization ordinance. The ordinance limits annual rent increases to 100% of the local consumer price index, up to a maximum of 6%, with a 90-day notice period. The park's owner, Stockton-based Napa OML MHP 101 LLC, which recently acquired majority ownership and is run by the Ubaldi Living Trust, cited increases in property taxes, maintenance costs, insurance premiums, and management fees as reasons for the proposed increases. The Ubaldi family and Harmony Communities, which manages over 30 parks in California and Oregon, have a history of disputes with residents over su...
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Construction to Begin on Long-Vacant LeClaire Courts Site in Chicago, Bringing Affordable Housing

Construction to Begin on Long-Vacant LeClaire Courts Site in Chicago, Bringing Affordable Housing

Construction is set to begin soon on the long-vacant LeClaire Courts site on Chicago's Southwest Side, with a groundbreaking anticipated for October. This initial phase will involve the development of a heavily subsidized complex featuring two six-story buildings with 183 units, primarily for low- and moderate-income renters. Approximately half of these units will be allocated to renters participating in the Chicago Housing Authority's (CHA) voucher program, with most of the remaining units priced as affordable under a city ordinance. Eighteen units will be market-rate. The 32-acre site, which once housed the LeClaire Courts housing project, has been vacant since its demolition in 2011. Developers Cabrera Capital Partners and Habitat are leading the $119 million first phase, which was delayed from its original 2024 target due to the pandemic, inflation, and rising interest rates. The project has secured significant funding, including over $30 million in low-income housing tax credits, a $27 million loan fr...
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HUD Awards $25.1 Million Grant to Fayetteville for Murchison Choice Neighborhood Transformation

HUD Awards $25.1 Million Grant to Fayetteville for Murchison Choice Neighborhood Transformation

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $25,115,578 grant to the City of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority (FMHA). This funding, provided through the Fiscal Year 2025 Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Grant program, is designated for the transformation of the Murchison Townhouses public housing community into the new mixed-income Murchison Choice Neighborhood. U.S. Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC7) announced the award, highlighting his advocacy for the project. The grant is expected to leverage over $531 million in additional public and private investment, forming a comprehensive strategy to revitalize one of Fayetteville’s historic neighborhoods. The plan includes replacing all 60 units at the 56-year-old Murchison Townhouses and creating 323 new mixed-income apartments across the Murchison Townhouses and Elliott Properties sites. Additionally, the project will expand supportive services for residents and implement physical improvements throu...