What's Standing in the Way of Building Housing Near Transit Stops
Two recent studies look at the factors hindering housing development near rapid transit
Palm Springs Gets Affordable Community Development, First in 14 Years
The desert city takes a step in the right direction with a new community of 60 housing units
Affordable, Supportive Community for Veterans Soon to Open in Ventura County
The development brings Ventura County, Calif., a step closer to closing the gap between supply and demand in affordable housing
Transforming Hotels Into Housing in San Jose
Using state and city funds, San Jose, Calif., is embarking on repurposing another of the city's hotels to create much-needed housing
Alabama Home Builder Helps Three Families Achieve Homeownership
Opelika-based Stone Martin Builders partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build three homes in 90 days
Construction Trades Council Helps Local Kids Stay Warm This Winter
Northern Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council does its part to help keep local children snug with its annual clothing drive
Design
Are Agrihoods a Growth Opportunity?
Including a farm in your master plan isn’t just trendy, it also gives back
Community Development
Nonprofit Gifts Home to Retired Marine in Albuquerque
Building Homes for Heroes donates home to retired Marine who is a Purple Heart recipient and grandson of a Navajo Code Talker
Community Development
Construction Starts on Affordable Housing Project in Brooklyn, NY
Clarkson Estates in Flatbush, Brooklyn, will provide 328 affordable apartments, including 164 supportive units for formerly homeless households
Women in Construction
Habitat for Humanity ‘Women Build’ Initiative Returns to Laredo, TX
Not only does the program result in a new home for a deserving family, but it's an empowering experience for the women who participate in the build as well
Affordability
San Diego to Provide $15.4M in Gap Financing for Low-Income Apartments
The financing will help make five low-income housing projects financially feasible, providing 400 units, 96 of which will be for the formerly unhoused
Education + Training
YouthBuild Teaches Construction Skills While Helping Refurbish Homes
Participants work to refurbish homes for women experiencing domestic violence and gain skills in carpentry, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, and drywall in the process
Community Development
Texas Home Builder Donates 5,000 Thanksgiving Meals
Dallas-based Baluch Brothers Development is doing its part to help those in need during the holiday season
Affordability
NRP Group Delivers 52-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Cleveland
The residences cater to individuals and families earning up to 60% of the area median income
Community Development
Liberty Mutual Foundation Awards $75,000 for Home Rebuilding and Community Revitalization
The foundation awarded Rebuilding Together Boston the grant money as part of its Housing Stability, Youth and Young Adult Workforce Development program
Community Development
San Francisco Complex Offers 200 Housing Units Plus Support Services
San Francisco's City Gardens affordable housing complex offers on-site social services for families transitioning from being unhoused
