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Lexington Gardens
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EAH Housing Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing Project in West Hollywood, California

by Channing Hamilton

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — EAH Housing has begun construction on Lexington Gardens, an affordable housing property in West Hollywood, about eight miles west of Los Angeles. Lexington Gardens offers 47 studio apartments. Studios range from 383 square feet to 447 square feet. The property also includes one two-bedroom, 869-square-foot manager’s unit. The five-story community will be available to families and individuals earning 30 percent and 60 percent of local area median income. Designed by DE Architects and built by Walton Construction, Lexington Gardens will offer amenities such as onsite vehicle and …

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Witmer Manor
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CPP Acquires Witmer Manor Affordable Housing Complex in Los Angeles for $48.4 Million

by Channing Hamilton

LOS ANGELES — Community Preservation Partners (CPP) has purchased Witmer Manor, an affordable housing property in Los Angeles. Located at 1501 Miramar St. in Los Angeles’ Westlake neighborhood, Witmer Manor comprises eight three- and four-story, elevator-served buildings containing 142 studio and 96 one-bedroom units. Common area amenities include a laundry room and an onsite property management office. CPP is partnering with LifeSTEPS to provide onsite adult education, health-and-wellness and skill-building classes and services to residents. Originally built in 1930, the property was most recently renovated in 2005. CPP’s total development investment …

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RoseMary's Place
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NHP Foundation Opens $45 Million Supportive Housing Complex in Midtown Houston

by Channing Hamilton

HOUSTON — The NHP Foundation has opened RoseMary’s Place, a $45 million supportive housing complex in Midtown Houston. The four-story, 149-unit building is dedicated to supporting individuals or families who are currently or were recently experiencing homelessness. The NHP Foundation has partnered with nonprofit social services provider Magnificat Houses Inc. to operate RoseMary’s Place, which also offers three multipurpose rooms, two gathering areas, a warming kitchen and a 24-hour staffed entry desk. The City of Houston Housing & Community Development Department provided $18.7 million in financing for the project, while …

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Southpointe Vista
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Affordable Housing Developers Await New Playbook

by Channing Hamilton

Developers of affordable housing in the United States are flummoxed by the Trump administration’s bull-in-a-china-shop approach to breaking bloated bureaucracies.  Like their brethren in the market-rate multifamily sector, affordable housing developers are anticipating potentially higher material costs because of tariffs and generally elevated interest rates. But more specific to the affordable sector, developers remain in the dark as to how the administration’s view on housing policies and programs will impact their ability to build low-income units in the coming months and years.  Within two months after assuming office, the Trump …

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TCB Breaks Ground on 43-Unit Affordable Housing Project in Truro, Massachusetts

by Channing Hamilton

TRURO, MASS. — The Community Builders (TCB) has broken ground on Cloverleaf, a 43-unit affordable housing project in Truro, located roughly 100 miles southeast of Boston near the northern tip of Cape Cod. Thirty-nine units will be restricted to households earning between 30 and 100 percent of the area median income. The other four apartments will be rented at market rates. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom formats and will be spread across 10 buildings. TCB is developing Cloverleaf in partnership with Community Housing Resource Inc. and the …

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Partnership Delivers 100-Unit Supportive Housing Project in Austin

by Channing Hamilton

AUSTIN, TEXAS — A partnership between SGI Ventures and the Austin Affordable Housing Corp. has completed Cady Lofts, a 100-unit supportive housing project in Austin’s Hancock neighborhood. Cady Lofts offers studio apartments for renters that are earning between 40 to 60 percent of the area median income, or who are overcoming homelessness, dealing with physical and developmental disabilities or recovering from addiction. Each studio will be fully-furnished and feature appliances and eco-friendly utility systems. Residents have access to a communal computer lab, health and wellness center, case management offices and …

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Government Support Alone Won’t Help Affordable Housing Developers

by Channing Hamilton

By Bryan Dickson, senior managing director of affordable originations, NewPoint Real Estate Capital Federal funding for affordable housing faces an uncertain future. The ongoing push for government efficiency has put long-standing affordable housing programs under scrutiny. Some programs under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are on the chopping block. The Green Mortgage Insurance Premium Reduction and Green and Resilient Retrofit Program, as well as the Department of the Treasury’s Capital Magnet Fund, may not be available to developers for much longer.  These funding concerns compound an already …

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54-19 100th St.
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Slate, Queens Future to Develop 450-Unit Affordable Housing Project

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based developer Slate Property Group (Slate) and Queens Future LLC, which is a joint venture between Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International, have formed a partnership to develop a 450-unit affordable housing project located in the Corona neighborhood of Queens. The site is located at 54-19 100th St., currently houses a parking lot adjacent to an existing affordable housing complex. Units will feature a range of floor plans and income restrictions, and the property will have community and amenity space, including an improved …

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Jose Torres
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The Economic Ripple Effect of Affordable Housing

by Lynn Peisner

By Jose Torres The United States is in the grip of a deepening housing crisis. Across the country, there is a shortage of 7.3 million rental homes that are both affordable and available to lower-income renters. While affordable housing initiatives and development are primarily geared toward addressing this gap, the impact of the shortage extends far beyond shelter. Affordable housing doesn’t just provide stable, accessible homes, it is a powerful engine for economic growth and prosperity, fueling long-term job creation, supporting local businesses and strengthening stability. A Powerful Job-Creation Cycle …

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The Rushmore
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Housing Trust Group Breaks Ground on $33.8 Million Affordable Housing Project in Houston

by Channing Hamilton

HOUSTON — Miami-based developer Housing Trust Group has broken ground on The Rushmore, a $33.8 million affordable housing project located in the Energy Corridor of Houston. The community will comprise 101 units, 85 of which will be reserved for households earning at or below 30, 50 and 60 percent of the area median income. Residences will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities will include a pool, community clubroom, workroom, fitness center, game room and designated dog walking path. Completion is slated for spring 2026. Financing sources for …

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