Affordable Housing

Marine-Drive-Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Habitat Co., along with partners Duvernay + Brooks and Bridges Development, an affiliate of the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, has started construction of the first phase of the Marine Drive Apartments public housing redevelopment in Buffalo. The $250 million first phase will include 254 affordable apartments across four newly constructed residential buildings. Built in the 1950s, the existing seven-building Marine Drive public housing complex faced aging infrastructure and dated building systems. The three-phase redevelopment will replace the original 616 apartments with approximately 730 new homes. Phase …

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Ekos-at-Rockledge-Park-Rockledge

ROCKLEDGE, FLA. — McDowell Housing Partners (MHP) has begun construction of Ekos at Rockledge Park, a $38.2 million, 100-unit affordable housing community in Rockledge. The property’s one-, two- and three-bedroom units will be reserved for households earning up to 30, 60 and 70 percent of area median income. The LIHTC project will be built to National Green Building Standards. Units will be equipped with Energy Star-rated appliances, low-flow plumbing fixtures, LED lighting and other energy-efficient features. Amenities feature a clubhouse, fitness center, business center with computer stations, package lockers, community …

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Opportunity-Village-West-Louisville

LOUISVILLE, KY. — Woda Cooper Cos. along with Goodwill Kentucky have begun development of Opportunity Village, a four-story, 76-unit affordable housing community on the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus in West Louisville. The 20-acre campus is home to Norton West Louisville Hospital and Goodwill’s West Louisville Opportunity Center, where residents can find assistance securing work, locating housing, accessing legal resources and more. The $19.7 million Opportunity Village will include one- and two-bedroom apartments rented monthly for approximately $695 to $1,295, based on the rent restrictions of 50 and 80 percent …

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3233-47-North-Sheffield-Chicago

CHICAGO — Associated Bank has provided a $29.4 million loan to a joint venture of North Park Ventures and SNS Realty Group for the development of a transit-oriented project at 3233-47 N. Sheffield Ave. in Chicago. The loan includes funds for the acquisition of the former Tortenson Glass Co., which includes approximately 30,000 square feet. Tortenson operated at the site from 1910 to 2024. The five-story, 99-unit apartment building will offer 84 market-rate units and 15 affordable-housing units. Floor plans will consist of studios, one- and two-bedrooms. Amenities will feature …

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Rajiv-Ramakrishnan-FK

By Rajiv Ramakrishnan Veterans are not a one-size-fits-all population. Some are transitioning back to civilian life after active service, while others are aging in place or living with physical injuries, PTSD or other invisible challenges. While affordability and accessibility remain essential, successful veteran housing must also support how residents experience their environment every day. Architecture does more than provide shelter. Thoughtful design can support independence, encourage connection and create places where residents feel safe, comfortable and at home. Beyond Affordability: Designing for Stability Affordable housing removes one of the largest …

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Artisan-Point-Naranja

NARANJA, FLA. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) and AM Affordable Housing have secured financing to begin construction of the first phase of Artisan Pointe, an affordable housing community in Naranja, 34 miles south of Miami. Located at 26115 S. Dixie Highway, Artisan Pointe will include 115 units in the first phase. Rents for the one- and two-bedroom units are restricted to 30, 60 and 70 percent of area median income (AMI). Monthly rents for qualifying residents will range from $766 for a one-bedroom apartment at the 30 percent AMI tier …

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Billy-G-Mills-Manor-Los-Angeles

LOS ANGELES — Walker & Dunlop has arranged a $28.9 million loan to refinance Billy G. Mills Manor, an affordable housing community in Los Angeles. Walker & Dunlop’s Jeff Kearns and Laura Woltanski arranged the loan through HUD/FHA’s Section 223(f) loan program on behalf of Watt Capital Developers. The community features 102 units supported by a Project-Based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract covering 100 percent of the residences. The refinancing also supplies funding for approximately $30,000 per unit for planned renovations, including roof replacement, new windows and sliding …

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ALORA-Kissimmee

KISSIMMEE, FLA. — The NRP Group has secured financing and begun construction of Alora Lofts, an 88-unit affordable housing community in Kissimmee, 18 miles south of Orlando. Residences will be rent restricted at 30 and 70 percent of area median income. Floor plans are offered as one- to three-bedroom layouts complemented by amenities that include a fitness center, resort-style pool, multipurpose room, community kitchen, a grill area and a playground. FK Architecture is the project architect. Funding sources include the Florida Housing Finance Corp., which provided tax credits, tax-exempt bonds …

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Enclave-at-Canopy-Park-Orlando

ORLANDO, FLA. — Archway Partners, along with FK Architecture, has completed and opened The Enclave at Canopy Park, a 104-unit affordable housing community at 4440 Canopy Park Loop in Orlando. Construction began in April 2025. The Enclave at Canopy Park offers one- and two-bedroom apartments for households earning no more than 22 or 80 percent of the area median income. Orange County invested $3 million from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support the project, helping provide rents as low as $400 per month for qualifying households. Rents will average …

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Timberline-Madison

MADISON, WIS. — Lincoln Avenue Communities and McShane Construction Co. are building Timberline Terrace, a 93-unit affordable housing community in Madison. The development is located at 4504 Verona Road on a 1.1-acre site. Units will be offered in one-, two- or three-bedroom floor plans. According to Dane County, rents are capped at 30, 50 or 80 percent of county median income (CMI). Nineteen units will be reserved for households experiencing homelessness. Amenities include a 4,000-square-foot plaza that features a playground, grills, a lounge, community room and fitness area. Knothe & …

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