Community Development

Rapid transit options in a downtown area

Planning + Development

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, California, sign with palm trees behind it

Community Development

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

Veteran with unfurled United States flag at sunset

Community Development

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

Aerial view of downtown San Jose, California

Community Development

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

Community Development

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

Home in Auburn, Ala., built by Stone Martin Builders with Habitat for Humanity

Community Development

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

Affordability

In SC, Affordable Housing Comes in a Shipping Container

To provide homes for some of Georgetown County's lowest-income residents, Habitat for Humanity is getting creative with shipping containers

Community Development

Community Comes Together on MLK Day to Build Homes

Faith groups help build Habitat for Humanity Wake County homes on MLK Day

Women in Construction

Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking Ceremony for 2024 Women Build House

The build in Lafayette, La., promises to be Women Build's most ambitious yet

Women volunteers at groundbreaking for new home build

Affordability

Rochester, NH, Opens New Affordable Apartments for Seniors

This month, people will begin moving into a new 65-unit building of affordable apartments that includes accessibility features and support staff

Senior man with a cane sitting on the sofa in his affordable apartment

Women in Construction

Construction Association Provides Holiday Surprise for Two Maine Families

Two deserving families received some holiday cheer from the Maine chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction

Lego construction workers carry holiday gift

Community Development

In South Dakota, Nearly $30M Awarded for Affordable Housing

The funds will be used for both new-construction housing projects as well as for rehab work and housing infrastructure

Community Development

Chicago's West Side to Get New $40M Affordable Housing Development

The groundbreaking ceremony for the project included the mayor's announcement that the city will make efforts to streamline its housing development process

Shovels in dirt for groundbreaking ceremony

Community Development

Two New Affordable Housing Developments to Be Built in South Florida

The projects will provide affordable housing for in-need areas of South Florida while helping to revitalize and stabilize their local communities

Painted water tower on street in Hallandale Beach, South Miami

What's Standing in the Way of Building Housing Near Transit Stops

Palm Springs Gets Affordable Community Development, First in 14 Years

Affordable, Supportive Community for Veterans Soon to Open in Ventura County

Transforming Hotels Into Housing in San Jose

Construction Sector Sees Job Growth

These States Are Investing the Most in Manufactured Housing

Residential Construction Spending Increases in August