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Studio Apartments Offer Unique Living Solutions for Compact Urban Spaces

Studio Apartments Offer Unique Living Solutions for Compact Urban Spaces

Governor Hochul Announces Construction Start on $178 Million Housing Development in Westchester County

Governor Hochul Announces Construction Start on $178 Million Housing Development in Westchester County

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the commencement of construction for North White Plains, a $178 million mixed-income, transit-oriented housing development in White Plains, New York. This project will create 296 new apartments across two six-story buildings, featuring retail space and a publicly accessible park. It marks the first development to utilize the Governor's Housing Acceleration Fund, an innovative program designed to expedite the construction of shovel-ready mixed-income housing projects statewide. The development includes a mix of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with five affordable homes reserved for households earning up to 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and 25 for those earning up to 110% of AMI, while the remaining units will be market-rate. Financing for North White Plains includes $18 million from the Housing Acceleration Fund, $120 million from Merchants Capital, $10 million from The Community Preservation Corporation, and $30 million in equity from Basis Invest...

NYCHA and PACT Partners Complete $636 Million Renovation of Reid Park Rock Housing Developments

NYCHA and PACT Partners Complete $636 Million Renovation of Reid Park Rock Housing Developments

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and its PACT (Permanent Affordability Commitment Together) partners, including Fairstead, BRP Companies, Urbane, and the Local Development Corporation of East New York (LDCENY), have announced the completion of a $636 million rehabilitation project for the Reid & Park Rock housing developments in East Brooklyn. This extensive renovation modernized 1,696 affordable homes across 87 buildings, benefiting nearly 3,000 residents. The project encompassed significant interior and exterior upgrades to apartments, improvements to building systems, enhanced security measures, and expanded resident services. Key renovations included updated kitchens and bathrooms, new flooring, appliances, modernized mechanical systems, restored building facades, improved lighting, elevator upgrades, and accessibility enhancements. Additionally, the project introduced upgraded lobbies, new community spaces, free community-wide Wi-Fi, and extensive landscaping improvements. The social servic...

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.

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...

Town of Wrentham Approves Key Bylaw Amendments and Funding Extensions at Fall Town Meeting

Town of Wrentham Approves Key Bylaw Amendments and Funding Extensions at Fall Town Meeting

The Town of Wrentham held its Annual Fall Town Meeting on November 9, 2026, where several significant articles were passed. Among the approvals, the Town recognized the Wrentham Food Pantry and Brendan Lawler as Volunteers of the Year. A collective bargaining agreement for the Fire Department was passed, requiring an appropriation of $99,225 and a transfer of $35,775 from Ambulance Receipts for the FY2027 budget. General Bylaw amendments were approved to change titles such as 'Town Administrator' to 'Town Manager' and 'Superintendent of Public Works' to 'Director of Public Works' for consistency with Town Charter amendments. Additionally, an extension for alcohol license issuance was authorized, pushing the deadline to January 3, 2031, to accommodate development delays in the Downtown Village Zones and Stonewall Boulevard area. The Town also voted to rescind a 2002 bylaw that set a maximum age of 32 for original police officer appointments, aiming to broaden the recruitment pool for experienced officers.

Queen Latifah returns home for new housing project documentary

Queen Latifah returns home for new housing project documentary

In an interview with USA TODAY, Queen Latifah delves into her yearslong effort to bring affordable housing to Newark, which she highlights in new doc.

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

Pawtucket City Hall Faces Potential Relocation Amidst Historic Building Deterioration and Mayoral Transition

Pawtucket City Hall Faces Potential Relocation Amidst Historic Building Deterioration and Mayoral Transition

Pawtucket's historic City Hall, an Art Deco landmark constructed during the New Deal era, is facing potential closure and relocation of municipal functions due to its deteriorating condition. The building suffers from persistent roof leaks, water damage that has closed the entire fourth floor, and structural issues with its iconic tower, which has rained bricks and concrete onto sidewalks. Recent estimates for a full historic preservation exceed $90 million. Outgoing Mayor Donald Grebien has initiated a move of some municipal functions to a partially renovated factory complex at 100 Freight Street, which his administration refers to as the 'New City Hall.' The city has invested $14.8 million in purchasing the property and an additional $8 million in renovations. Incoming Mayor Adam Greenman, who defeated Grebien, has expressed misgivings about moving City Hall away from downtown to a location lacking direct public transportation and plans to review the project closely. The current City Hall is a nationally...

Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia Undergoing Office-to-Apartment Conversion, Halting Holiday Attractions

Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia Undergoing Office-to-Apartment Conversion, Halting Holiday Attractions

Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia Undergoing Office-to-Apartment Conversion, Halting Holiday Attractions

Lake Charles Prep Secures District 3-4A Championship Title

Lake Charles Prep Secures District 3-4A Championship Title

Lake Charles Prep Secures District 3-4A Championship Title

San Diego Office Tower to Convert into 184 Affordable Apartments by 2029

San Diego Office Tower to Convert into 184 Affordable Apartments by 2029

A 19-story office tower located at 610 W. Ash St. in Little Italy, San Diego, is slated for conversion into 184 affordable apartments for low-income households. An affiliate of Vintage Housing acquired the building for $26 million on September 28, with plans to complete the transformation by summer 2029. The tower was nearly 60% vacant at the time of purchase. The proposed units will be deed-restricted for households earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income, comprising 34 studio units, 104 one-bedroom units, and 46 two-bedroom units. To finance the $104.2 million conversion, Vintage Housing has applied for $26.9 million in new tax-exempt bonds, $25 million in recycled tax-exempt bonds, and $4.6 million in annual federal low-income housing tax credits. This project is part of a broader trend in downtown San Diego to convert underutilized office spaces into residential units, addressing the city's high office vacancy rate, which stands at approximately 25% downtown.