September-October 2019 Table of Contents

SPECIAL FOCUS
High Impact: AHF's 2019 Readers' Choice Awards Finalists AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE High Impact: AHF's 2019 Readers' Choice Awards Finalists

Vote for the best affordable housing developments. Read more

FAMILY FINALISTS
Development Brings New Housing Options to Muncie, Ind. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Development Brings New Housing Options to Muncie, Ind.

Residents will be able to buy their homes under a lease-to-purchase program. Read more

Affordable Housing Rises Next to Luxury Apartments, Offices FAMILY WINNER Affordable Housing Rises Next to Luxury Apartments, Offices

Natalie Gubb Commons is part of the San Francisco's emerging Transbay neighborhood. Read more

Affordable Housing Helps Revitalize Southern California Neighborhood AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Affordable Housing Helps Revitalize Southern California Neighborhood

Paradise Creek Apartments replaces a contaminated site with 92 affordable homes. Read more

Development Provides Fresh Start to Orlando, Fla., Neighborhood AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Development Provides Fresh Start to Orlando, Fla., Neighborhood

A new mixed-income community helps uplift the West Lakes neighborhood. Read more

GREEN FINALISTS
Queens, N.Y., Development Prioritizes Resiliency, Sustainability AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Queens, N.Y., Development Prioritizes Resiliency, Sustainability

Beach Green Dunes one of largest multifamily projects certified by Passive House Institute US. Read more

Sunnyvale, Calif., Development Goes All Electric EDITORS' CHOICE WINNER Sunnyvale, Calif., Development Goes All Electric

Edwina Benner Plaza provides housing close to jobs, transit, and other services. Read more

Ohio Development Embraces Passive House Design OVERALL AND GREEN WINNER Ohio Development Embraces Passive House Design

Fairwood Commons also fills critical need for seniors housing in a changing Columbus neighborhood. Read more

HISTORIC REHAB FINALISTS
Historic Mill Converted to Mixed-Income Housing in Providence AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Historic Mill Converted to Mixed-Income Housing in Providence

60 King helps catalyze reinvestment in the Olneyville neighborhood. Read more

15 Historic Buildings Brought Back to Life in Newburgh, N.Y. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE 15 Historic Buildings Brought Back to Life in Newburgh, N.Y.

The scattered-site development includes 45 mixed-income units. Read more

Local Nonprofits Partner on Boston Adaptive-Reuse Project HISTORIC REHAB WINNER Local Nonprofits Partner on Boston Adaptive-Reuse Project

Development serves some of the most vulnerable in a gentrifying neighborhood. Read more

MIXED-USE FINALISTS
The Essex Brings Housing, Entertainment to Lower East Side AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE The Essex Brings Housing, Entertainment to Lower East Side

Over half of the units serve low-income households. Read more

Public-Private Partnership Provides Co-Located Housing, Library Branch MIXED-USE WINNER Public-Private Partnership Provides Co-Located Housing, Library Branch

The Independence Apartments in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood serves seniors. Read more

New Model Leverages Surplus Shelter Income for Permanent Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE New Model Leverages Surplus Shelter Income for Permanent Housing

The Landing Road project provides housing for very low-income individuals. Read more

PRESERVATION FINALISTS
Virginia Development Undergoes Major Turnaround AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Virginia Development Undergoes Major Turnaround

Developers give 213-unit community a new name, new start. Read more

Developers, Residents Team to Preserve Washington, D.C., Community AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Developers, Residents Team to Preserve Washington, D.C., Community

Affordability has been extended at the 549-unit Fort Chaplin Park Apartments. Read more

Seattle Nonprofit Rehabs, Expands Key Housing Development PRESERVATION WINNER Seattle Nonprofit Rehabs, Expands Key Housing Development

Mt. Baker Village utilizes the RAD program to position its preservation. Read more

Community HousingWorks Ensures Development Stays Affordable AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Community HousingWorks Ensures Development Stays Affordable

The nonprofit has transformed an aging development in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more

PUBLIC HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT FINALISTS
Boston Way Village Brings New Affordable Housing to Asbury Park, N.J. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Boston Way Village Brings New Affordable Housing to Asbury Park, N.J.

The development is one of the largest projects in the city’s west side. Read more

Affordable Housing Leads Revitalization of Salinas, Calif., Neighborhood AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Affordable Housing Leads Revitalization of Salinas, Calif., Neighborhood

Hikari pioneers modular construction in the region. Read more

Colorado Development Meets the Housing Needs of Large Families, Seniors PUBLIC HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT WINNER Colorado Development Meets the Housing Needs of Large Families, Seniors

The Aurora property is an early user of the state housing credit. Read more

RURAL FINALISTS
Developer Transforms Market-Rate Development into Affordable Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Developer Transforms Market-Rate Development into Affordable Housing

Substantial rehab benefits underserved Florida community. Read more

Historic Schools Brought Back to Life as Housing in Rural Ohio RURAL WINNER Historic Schools Brought Back to Life as Housing in Rural Ohio

Nelsonville School Commons provides 33 units of affordable housing. Read more

Sea Mist Undergoes Substantial Rehab after Hurricane Harvey AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Sea Mist Undergoes Substantial Rehab after Hurricane Harvey

Rockport, Texas, development reopens to families in January. Read more

Development Brings Housing to Three Neighborhoods in Klamath Falls, Ore. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Development Brings Housing to Three Neighborhoods in Klamath Falls, Ore.

Sky Meadows also provides units for family reunification efforts. Read more

SENIORS FINALISTS
Development Combines Senior Housing With Pre-Kindergarten Facility AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Development Combines Senior Housing With Pre-Kindergarten Facility

The New York City building is built to Passive Housing guidelines. Read more

Developers Adapt Landmark Pennsylvania Building into Senior Housing SENIORS WINNER Developers Adapt Landmark Pennsylvania Building into Senior Housing

Highland Hall Senior Housing delivers 53 apartments. Read more

Development Brings Housing Options to Seniors in Tucson, Ariz. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Development Brings Housing Options to Seniors in Tucson, Ariz.

The scattered-site project preserves a historic mud adobe structure. Read more

Development Combines Affordable Housing and Assisted-Living Services AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Development Combines Affordable Housing and Assisted-Living Services

The Indiana project also utilizes the new income-average option in the low-income housing tax credit program. Read more

SPECIAL-NEEDS FINALISTS
Development Brings Housing to VA Medical Campus SPECIAL-NEEDS WINNER Development Brings Housing to VA Medical Campus

The net zero-energy development includes a 4-acre, 420-kW solar-array field. Read more

Housing Development Focuses on Women in Recovery AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Housing Development Focuses on Women in Recovery

The West Virginia development is adjacent to a treatment facility. Read more

Denver Development Lifts Residents Out of Homelessness AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Denver Development Lifts Residents Out of Homelessness

The community is financed with a combination of 9% and 4% housing tax credis. Read more

Florida Development Combines Housing and Health Care AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Florida Development Combines Housing and Health Care

Sulzbacher Village includes a health center as well as respite units for women leaving a hospital. Read more

URBAN FINALISTS
Chicago Nonprofits Partner to Provide Integrated Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Chicago Nonprofits Partner to Provide Integrated Housing

Brainerd Park Apartments serves low-income and formerly homeless families. Read more

Philadelphia Development Provides Housing, Services for Young Adults AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Philadelphia Development Provides Housing, Services for Young Adults

Gloria Casarez Residence is LGBTQ friendly. Read more

Seattle Development Provides Opportunity for Community URBAN WINNER Seattle Development Provides Opportunity for Community

The mixed-use development includes 115 units of affordable housing. Read more

Affordable Townhome Community Revitalizes Milwaukee Neighborhood AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Affordable Townhome Community Revitalizes Milwaukee Neighborhood

Washington Park Townhomes adds 40 units on former paint manufacturer site. Read more

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