June 2015 Table of Contents

GRAPEVINE
Talk of the Town AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Talk of the Town

Affordable housing is becoming more of a priority for city leaders across the nation. Read more

THE BUZZ
Seniors Housing Project Casualty of Baltimore Riots AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Seniors Housing Project Casualty of Baltimore Riots

The Mary Harvin Center, which was under construction by The Woda Group, was destroyed by a massive blaze. Read more

Chandler to Retire From VHDA Chandler to Retire From VHDA

The dean of LIHTC allocators has been with the agency for 40 years. Read more

Homelessness Declines as Focus Shifts to Permanent Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Homelessness Declines as Focus Shifts to Permanent Housing

The national rate of homelessness is 18.3 homeless people per 10,000 people in the general population. Read more

Gilbert Winn Becomes CEO of WinnCompanies Gilbert Winn Becomes CEO of WinnCompanies

Gilbert Winn has been named CEO of WinnCompanies, a Boston-based developer and property management firm. Read more

Leopold Joins Freddie Mac AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Leopold Joins Freddie Mac

David Leopold becomes VP of affordable housing production for the multifamily business. Read more

Candeur Teams With Steven Fayne Candeur Teams With Steven Fayne

Candeur Group and affordable housing industry veteran Steven Fayne have formed a joint venture called Candeur Fayne. Read more

People on the Move 3.19.2015 People on the Move 3.19.2015

Read about the latest hires and promotions at Bellwether Enterprise, Jamboree Housing, First Community Housing, CBRE, Community Development Trust, and Woda Group. Read more

People on the Move 2.5.15 People on the Move 2.5.15

Read about the latest personnel moves at Capitol Hill Housing, Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future, Wakeland Housing, and other firms. Read more

HOUSING POLICY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE THUD Bill Defunds National Housing Trust Fund

HUD budget bill differs significantly from White House request. Read more

REGIONAL NEWS
Affordable Housing Finance Missouri to Consider Big LIHTC Changes

A ban on large affordable housing developments looks to be on the table when the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) weighs changes to its low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program this year. Read more

Maryland Housing Secretary Sworn In Maryland Housing Secretary Sworn In

Kenneth C. Holt Jr., a former state delegate and investment executive, was sworn in as secretary of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Read more

GREEN SCENE
Developers Get Aggressive With Passive House Design Developers Get Aggressive With Passive House Design

Multifamily developments are the fastest-growing sector in Passive House building, and a big part of that is affordable housing. Read about two new projects—Orchards at Orenco in Hillsboro, Ore., and Uptown Lofts on Fifth in Pittsburgh. Read more

FEATURES
HFA Roundtable: States Sound Off AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE HFA Roundtable: States Sound Off

Nine executives weigh in on QAP changes, cost containment, and preservation. Read more

10 Mayors to Watch AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE 10 Mayors to Watch

Perhaps no one knows the severity of America’s affordable housing shortage better than the nation’s mayors. We surveyed several for an inside look at how these leaders are battling the crisis. Read more

AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE El Paso Closes Largest RAD Deal

The Texas deal involves $250 million to rehab 1,590 units. Read more

POP QUIZ
Pop Quiz with Matthew Rieger AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Pop Quiz with Matthew Rieger

AHF talks to Matthew Rieger about diverse business portfolios, the downturn, and future developments. Read more

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