January 2016 Table of Contents

GRAPEVINE
Talking Points AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Talking Points

The industry needs to figure out how to talk about development costs. Read more

THE BUZZ
Groundbreaking Development Opens for Deaf Residents AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Groundbreaking Development Opens for Deaf Residents

DePaul Rochester View Apartments is the first of its kind in New York. Read more

Congress Approves Permanent Minimum Rate for LIHTCs AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Congress Approves Permanent Minimum Rate for LIHTCs

A 9% floor for the LIHTC is a huge victory for the affordable housing industry. Read more

MacArthur to End Its Housing Efforts AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE MacArthur to End Its Housing Efforts

Julia Stasch says programs are entering "legacy phase." Read more

People on the Move 11.16.15 AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE People on the Move 11.16.15

The latest personnel moves at KeyBank, WinnCompanies, NCR, NEF, and other firms. Read more

5 Ways to Create a Better Community Room AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE 5 Ways to Create a Better Community Room

Developers and architects share their ideas for creating popular community spaces. Read more

AHF LIVE
Affordable Housing Leaders Weigh in on Opportunities, Challenges for Industry AHF LIVE 2015 Affordable Housing Leaders Weigh in on Opportunities, Challenges for Industry

Costs and fair housing guidance are major concerns heading into 2016. Read more

How to Make the Case for Affordable Housing in Washington AHF LIVE 2015 How to Make the Case for Affordable Housing in Washington

Former U.S. Rep. Marty Russo offers strategies for building support on Capitol Hill. Read more

HOUSING POLICY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE California Developers Win Parking Victory

Affordable housing builders will be allowed to request reductions in parking. Read more

HUD Proposes Smoking Ban in Public Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE HUD Proposes Smoking Ban in Public Housing

Intentions are good, but it's a complicated matter. Read more

FINANCE
Threats to LIHTC’s Mojo Loom AHF LIVE 2015 Threats to LIHTC’s Mojo Loom

Labor shortage, rising development costs may thwart deals in the year ahead. Read more

Georgia Study Makes Connection Between Location and Health AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Georgia Study Makes Connection Between Location and Health

Investing in affordable housing in lower-risk areas can save 200 lives per year in Georgia. Read more

2016 LIHTC and Bond Caps Revealed AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE 2016 LIHTC and Bond Caps Revealed

The LIHTC small-state minimum increases to $2.69 million next year. Read more

SPECIAL FOCUS
Senior Housing: A Place to Call Home AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Senior Housing: A Place to Call Home

Developers are working to ensure residents can age in place. Read more

Last of its Kind: A New Sec. 202 Development Set to Open AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Last of its Kind: A New Sec. 202 Development Set to Open

Sangamon Terrace is one of the final new construction projects under the program. Read more

POP QUIZ
Pop Quiz with JoAnne Page AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Pop Quiz with JoAnne Page

The Fortune Society president works with one of the toughest populations to house. Read more

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