July-August 2020 Table of Contents

SPECIAL FOCUS
Industry Beacons: AHF's 2020 Readers' Choice Awards Finalists AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Industry Beacons: AHF's 2020 Readers' Choice Awards Finalists

Subscribers can vote for the best affordable housing developments. Read more

FAMILY FINALISTS
Development Brings New Housing, Opportunities to San Diego Neighborhood FAMILY WINNER Development Brings New Housing, Opportunities to San Diego Neighborhood

The 66-unit Encanto Village has earned LEED Gold certification. Read more

Housing Authorities Team to Build Affordable Housing in Smithfield, R.I. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Housing Authorities Team to Build Affordable Housing in Smithfield, R.I.

Georgiaville Village Green provides 42 new housing options to families. Read more

Former N.Y. Church Site Reimagined as Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Former N.Y. Church Site Reimagined as Housing

St. Augustine Terrace is the first new affordable housing initiative by the Archdiocese of New York in three decades. Read more

GREEN FINALISTS
Mixed-Use, Mixed-Income Development Elevates Energy Efficiency AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Mixed-Use, Mixed-Income Development Elevates Energy Efficiency

Energy Square by RUPCO is the first affordable net-zero energy project in upstate New York. Read more

Historic Rehab of High School Meets Stringent Energy-Efficiency Standard AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Historic Rehab of High School Meets Stringent Energy-Efficiency Standard

WinnDevelopment’s adaptive-reuse project provides 70 units of mixed-income housing in East Haven, Conn. Read more

HISTORIC REHAB FINALISTS
Developers Restore Maytag Hotel as Affordable Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Developers Restore Maytag Hotel as Affordable Housing

The new development is a step in the restoration of a factory town in Iowa. Read more

Nonprofit Preserves Affordable Housing at Historic Chicago Hotel AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Nonprofit Preserves Affordable Housing at Historic Chicago Hotel

The Mark Twain is one of the first projects to utilize the city's SRO Preservation Ordinance. Read more

Mercy Housing Transforms Seattle Naval Station HISTORIC REHAB WINNER Mercy Housing Transforms Seattle Naval Station

The new development provides affordable housing as well as an early-learning center and health clinic. Read more

Avesta Housing Turns Historic Farmhouse Property into Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Avesta Housing Turns Historic Farmhouse Property into Housing

The nonprofit also built 30 new units as part of the Southgate project. Read more

MIXED-USE FINALISTS
Mixed-Use Development Transforms Blighted Cincinnati Retail Strip MIXED-USE WINNER Mixed-Use Development Transforms Blighted Cincinnati Retail Strip

The Community Builders teamed with local stakeholders to bring new housing, a health center, and a market to the Avondale neighborhood. Read more

Nonprofit Replaces Dilapidated Apartments with Vibrant, Mixed-Use Project AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Nonprofit Replaces Dilapidated Apartments with Vibrant, Mixed-Use Project

Rolland Curtis Gardens features 140 units, a health center, and a market on an underutilized site in South Los Angeles. Read more

PRESERVATION FINALISTS
Developers Turn Around Distressed Section 8 Community in Atlanta AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Developers Turn Around Distressed Section 8 Community in Atlanta

The redevelopment includes the renovation of 200 units as well as the construction of 22 new homes and a community center. Read more

Affordability Preserved at Six At-Risk Buildings in Illinois AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Affordability Preserved at Six At-Risk Buildings in Illinois

Standard Communities completed the largest tax-exempt bond transaction in the state to preserve and improve 855 units. Read more

Nonprofit Modernizes 1920s Chicago SRO Building PRESERVATION WINNER Nonprofit Modernizes 1920s Chicago SRO Building

The Miriam Apartments provides 66 permanent supportive housing units for formerly homeless individuals. Read more

PUBLIC HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT FINALISTS
Developers Replace Aging Public Housing in Los Angeles PUBLIC HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT WINNER Developers Replace Aging Public Housing in Los Angeles

The first phase of the Jordan Downs transformation brings 250 new homes. Read more

New Life Given to Obsolete Public Housing Building in Baltimore AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE New Life Given to Obsolete Public Housing Building in Baltimore

The redevelopment of Monument East has created an increased sense of pride for residents. Read more

New Housing Options Created in Tempe, Ariz. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE New Housing Options Created in Tempe, Ariz.

With the help of RAD, the 56-unit community provides new homes and amenities. Read more

RURAL FINALISTS
Developer Creates Needed Family Housing in Rural Minnesota AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Developer Creates Needed Family Housing in Rural Minnesota

Apex Townhomes features 30 units with a focus on durability and sustainability. Read more

Historic Elementary School Gets New Life as Seniors Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Historic Elementary School Gets New Life as Seniors Housing

Washington Historic Residences adds 23 units in Independence, Kan. Read more

Ohio Development Embraces Yurt-Style Living RURAL WINNER Ohio Development Embraces Yurt-Style Living

The Wilds at Harvest Rose includes 45 energy-efficient yurts for seniors. Read more

SENIORS FINALISTS
New Mexico Development Aims to Meet the Needs of Grandfamilies AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE New Mexico Development Aims to Meet the Needs of Grandfamilies

Generations at West Mesa recognizes that grandparents are often raising their grandchildren. Read more

Housing and Health Care Come Together at Middlebury Commons SENIORS WINNER Housing and Health Care Come Together at Middlebury Commons

The development is part of a strategy to create stronger communities in Akron, Ohio. Read more

Stonewall House Gives LGBTQ Seniors a Place to Call Home AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Stonewall House Gives LGBTQ Seniors a Place to Call Home

The 146-unit development is New York state's first LGBTQ-friendly affordable senior community. Read more

SPECIAL-NEEDS FINALISTS
Development is Home to Older, Frail Veterans SPECIAL-NEEDS WINNER Development is Home to Older, Frail Veterans

Colma Veterans Village delivers 66 housing units plus health care. Read more

Boston Development Provides Affordable and Accessible Housing  AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Boston Development Provides Affordable and Accessible Housing

Harmon Apartments promotes the independence of adults with mobility challenges. Read more

Housing for Veterans Highlights Redevelopment of Walter Reed Campus AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Housing for Veterans Highlights Redevelopment of Walter Reed Campus

The project provides needed housing and supportive services to formerly homeless veterans. Read more

Property Serves the Needs of Fort Worth’s Most Vulnerable AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Property Serves the Needs of Fort Worth’s Most Vulnerable

The Vineyard on Lancaster features 98 affordable and six market-rate homes plus a health clinic. Read more

URBAN FINALISTS
Transit-Oriented Development Contributes to Portland, Ore.'s Urban Core AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Transit-Oriented Development Contributes to Portland, Ore.'s Urban Core

The Louisa Flowers features 240 homes, including units for domestic violence survivors. Read more

MLK Plaza Serves a Range of Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE MLK Plaza Serves a Range of Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers

It's one of the first developments to use a new city regulation that allowed for the property to be rezoned. Read more

Development Innovates Housing for Native Americans EDITORS' CHOICE WINNER Development Innovates Housing for Native Americans

Nesika Illahee delivers affordable housing and services for an underserved population in Portland, Ore. Read more

Dominium Brings Housing to Evolving Neighborhood URBAN WINNER Dominium Brings Housing to Evolving Neighborhood

Union Flats sets the stage for more redevelopment in a key area of St. Paul, Minn. Read more

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