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Marblehead Housing Committee Reviews Proposals for 160 New Housing Units, Including Affordable Options

Marblehead Housing Committee Reviews Proposals for 160 New Housing Units, Including Affordable Options

The Marblehead Housing Committee recently convened to evaluate development proposals for three key properties, potentially adding between 140 and 160 new housing units to the town. A significant portion of these, approximately 111 units, are designated as affordable housing. The primary focus of the meeting was on two proposals for the former Coffin School property: a 56-unit development from North Shore Community Development Coalition and Zeta InSite, and a 41-unit proposal from Harborlight Homes. Both organizations specialize in affordable housing, with the former offering eight homeownership units and 48 rentals, and the latter proposing 41 rental units. These projects aim to preserve the existing school building, potentially qualifying for historic tax credits. Additionally, updates were provided on the Broughton Road housing development by WinnDevelopment and the Marblehead Housing Authority, and a proposal for the historic Gen. John Glover farmhouse property, which could add 44 units, with 11 being a...

Wayne, New Jersey, Begins Demolition of Office Building for 275 Apartments

Wayne, New Jersey, Begins Demolition of Office Building for 275 Apartments

Wayne, New Jersey, Begins Demolition of Office Building for 275 Apartments

CU Denver Offers Weekend Retreat-Style Classes on Gentrification and Social Equity

CU Denver Offers Weekend Retreat-Style Classes on Gentrification and Social Equity

The University of Colorado Denver's Political Science Department is offering weekend retreat-style classes in Spring 2027, focusing on local community development issues. These courses, part of the New Directions weekend program, include topics such as Social Housing & Community Ownership, Community Organizing and Development, The Social Economy & Sustainable Development, and Gentrification & Social Equity. The classes are designed to provide intensive study over six weekend days, offering flexibility for students. They aim to move beyond traditional classroom settings by incorporating community tours and instruction from experienced practitioners in the field. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to enroll in these unique courses.

Bohannon Properties Drops Challenge to Hillsdale Mall Environmental Review, Paving Way for Extensive Redevelopment

Bohannon Properties Drops Challenge to Hillsdale Mall Environmental Review, Paving Way for Extensive Redevelopment

Bohannon Properties has withdrawn its challenge to the City of San Mateo's requirement for a full environmental review of its Hillsdale Shopping Center redevelopment project. The developer had initially sought to use a provision under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15183, which allows for expedited review based on existing general plan environmental studies. However, the City of San Mateo determined that a project-level Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was necessary due to the project's scale and potential impacts not covered by the general plan. The proposed redevelopment involves demolishing the current mall south of 31st Avenue and replacing it with a mix of office, retail, and multi-unit housing, totaling over 3 million square feet. This includes up to 1,670 residential units and up to 2,059,000 gross square feet of new commercial development. The city cited several reasons for its decision, including flexible uses that could lead to multiple development scenarios, the genera...

Pima County Invests $1 Million in Affordable Housing Project, Angels Crossing, to Support Homeownership

Pima County Invests $1 Million in Affordable Housing Project, Angels Crossing, to Support Homeownership

Pima County has invested $1 million in gap funding to support Angels Crossing, a new affordable housing development in Tucson. This investment has enabled 12 families to receive keys to their new homes, marking a significant step towards homeownership for residents like Karina Morales, a single mother who previously shared a bedroom with her son. The project, developed by Habitat for Humanity, requires residents to contribute 250 hours of 'sweat equity' by working on their homes alongside volunteers, in addition to completing financial literacy and homebuyer education courses. This initiative aligns with Pima County's broader commitment to affordable housing, as outlined in its One Pima Initiative and Prosperity Initiative, which aim to strengthen neighborhoods and the local economy. The county's Board of Supervisors has approved over $20 million in gap funding for 28 projects since 2022, aiming to preserve or develop 1,857 affordable housing units.

Office Parks in San Ramon, California, Undergo Residential Conversion Amidst High Vacancy Rates

Office Parks in San Ramon, California, Undergo Residential Conversion Amidst High Vacancy Rates

Office Parks in San Ramon, California, Undergo Residential Conversion Amidst High Vacancy Rates

Kylie Jenner Sued by Housekeeper Who Says Mogul’s Dog Bit Her

Kylie Jenner Sued by Housekeeper Who Says Mogul’s Dog Bit Her

The new lawsuit comes after two other former housekeepers sued the cosmetics mogul in April with similar allegations

San Francisco Approves First Housing Development Under Mayor Lurie's Family Zoning Plan on Anza Street

San Francisco Approves First Housing Development Under Mayor Lurie's Family Zoning Plan on Anza Street

The San Francisco Planning Commission has unanimously approved the first housing development under Mayor Daniel Lurie’s new Family Zoning Plan. This project, located on Anza Street near Collins Street in the Laurel Heights neighborhood, will replace a two-story, rent-controlled, two-unit residential building with an 85-foot-tall, eight-story condominium building containing eight units. The new building will include a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom unit designated as affordable replacement units at 80% Area Median Income (AMI), in exchange for the lost rent-controlled housing. The project is exempted from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under California State law AB130. This development is seen as a significant step in implementing the Family Zoning Plan, which aims to address San Francisco's housing shortage by allowing taller buildings along transit corridors.

North Bethesda Office Building Proposed for Conversion into 300 Residential Units

North Bethesda Office Building Proposed for Conversion into 300 Residential Units

North Bethesda Office Building Proposed for Conversion into 300 Residential Units

Wilton River Road Office Site to Undergo Redevelopment into 168 Apartments and Retail Space

Wilton River Road Office Site to Undergo Redevelopment into 168 Apartments and Retail Space

Wilton River Road Office Site to Undergo Redevelopment into 168 Apartments and Retail Space

San Diego City Council to Vote on Billionaire Stan Kroenke's Midway Rising Redevelopment Project

San Diego City Council to Vote on Billionaire Stan Kroenke's Midway Rising Redevelopment Project

San Diego City Council to Vote on Billionaire Stan Kroenke's Midway Rising Redevelopment Project

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Initiates Affordable Housing Project in Germantown Amid Gentrification Concerns

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Initiates Affordable Housing Project in Germantown Amid Gentrification Concerns

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia has commenced a project to convert a long-vacant apartment complex in Germantown into 16 affordable homeownership units. This initiative, named Lena Commons, is the first phase of a broader plan to redevelop blighted properties previously owned by a notorious landlord. The townhomes on East Collom Street have been vacant for two decades, leading to issues such as squatting and illegal dumping. The Philadelphia Housing Authority partnered with Habitat for Humanity by donating the properties. The $3 million development is anticipated to be completed within the next three years. Corinne O’Connell, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, stated that the project aims to create homes where families can grow and thrive within the Germantown neighborhood. This development comes as Germantown has seen a surge in new residential construction following years of disinvestment, which has raised concerns among long-term residents about rapid gentrification.