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
New-Construction Projects
Florida Senior Housing Project Overcomes Challenges
A new senior housing development in Collier County, Fla., will provide affordable rentals for essential workers, seniors, and veterans
Comfort + Health
Tiny Home Community Offers Safe, Affordable Homes With Mental Health Support
Garman Homes is creating a community of affordable housing in collaboration with nonprofit social work agency XDS and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
New-Construction Projects
Ionia County Habitat for Humanity Is Preserving History While Building Homes
Ionia County Habitat for Humanity is selling bricks from the historic Riverside Correctional Facility to raise money for local building projects
Community Development
Minnesota Vikings Team Up With St. Paul Habitat for Humanity
The Minnesota Vikings recently lent a hand to St. Paul Habitat for Humanity to construct a home for a local family in need
Housing Markets
Top Markets for Retirees
Some of the most affordable housing markets for retirees also offer desirable community amenities
Community Development
Nonprofit Receives $60M in Funding for Community Development and Education
Cinnaire's $60 million award will spur projects that support education, vocational training, and job opportunities in disinvested communities
Roofing
Nashville First Responder Receives Roof Donation
Bone Dry Roofing, Owens Corning, and Minor League Baseball team Nashville Sounds join forces to provide a Nashville first responder with a brand new roof
Education + Training
Texas High School Introduces Construction Booster Club
High school trade students in Seguin, Texas, are getting tools and classroom resources with the help of a new Construction Trades Booster Club
Women in Construction
Wichita PWB Council Supports Habitat for Humanity, Workforce Development
The Professional Women in Building Council for the Wichita Area Builders Association raised over $100,000 for Wichita Habitat for Humanity and the PWB Education Fund
New-Construction Projects
Youth Aging Out of Foster Care to Receive Affordable Housing
Two development teams are vying to build affordable housing in Madison, Wis., that includes units set aside for youth aging out of the foster care system
