July-August 2022 Table of Contents

THE BUZZ
What Happens to Former LIHTC Developments? AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE What Happens to Former LIHTC Developments?

Freddie Mac research finds that most maintain some level of affordability. Read more

SPECIAL FOCUS
Beyond Housing: AHF's 2022 Readers' Choice Awards Finalists AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Beyond Housing: AHF's 2022 Readers' Choice Awards Finalists

Subscribers can vote for the best affordable housing developments in 10 categories as well as one overall winner. Read more

FAMILY FINALISTS
Bronx Community Supports Domestic Violence Survivors EDITORS' CHOICE WINNER Bronx Community Supports Domestic Violence Survivors

The Corden provides housing and services for households headed by previously homeless domestic violence survivors as well as low-income households. Read more

Nonprofits Revitalize Blighted Lot in Boston FAMILY WINNER Nonprofits Revitalize Blighted Lot in Boston

The transit-oriented development brings 76 mixed-income units to the Mattapan neighborhood. Read more

Crestview Terrace Completes Redevelopment of San Bernardino Public Housing Complex AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Crestview Terrace Completes Redevelopment of San Bernardino Public Housing Complex

The sustainable development provides 184 mixed-income apartments. Read more

Austin Community Focuses on Services for Families AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Austin Community Focuses on Services for Families

Laurel Creek Apartments is comprised of 88 homes in a high-opportunity neighborhood. Read more

GREEN FINALISTS
Wisconsin Development Prioritizes Carbon Emission Reductions AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Wisconsin Development Prioritizes Carbon Emission Reductions

The 50-unit 1300 Residences features 580 rooftop photovoltaic panels and three smart solar flowers. Read more

Vista Verde a Sustainable Centerpiece for Ontario, California GREEN WINNER Vista Verde a Sustainable Centerpiece for Ontario, California

The development is National CORE's first all-electric and net-zero-energy project. Read more

HISTORIC REHAB FINALISTS
Historic Virginia Building Becomes Seniors Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Historic Virginia Building Becomes Seniors Housing

Developers have adapted a school into 50 affordable apartments. Read more

A Philadelphia School Finds New Purpose as Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE A Philadelphia School Finds New Purpose as Housing

The development is also part of a neighborhood revitalization effort. Read more

Pennrose Converts Historic School into 55 Homes AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Pennrose Converts Historic School into 55 Homes

The development is an integral part of Auburn, Massachusetts. Read more

Patton Home Continues Tradition of Serving Oregon Residents AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Patton Home Continues Tradition of Serving Oregon Residents

Residents receive free meals through a unique partnership. Read more

MIXED-USE FINALISTS
50 Penn Offers New Housing and Healthy Food Opportunities MIXED-USE WINNER 50 Penn Offers New Housing and Healthy Food Opportunities

The Brooklyn development features 218 affordable units. Read more

Texas Development Brings Together Housing and County Offices AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Texas Development Brings Together Housing and County Offices

Travis Flats features 122 affordable homes for residents in Austin. Read more

Development Serves the Needs of Veteran Families AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Development Serves the Needs of Veteran Families

Valor on Washington is also home to a nonprofit agency that works with veterans. Read more

PRESERVATION FINALISTS
Fairstead Preserves Virginia Property for the Long Term AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Fairstead Preserves Virginia Property for the Long Term

The Atlantis Apartments receives a major renovation and its first full-time resident services coordinator. Read more

Beacon Communities Rehabs Key Housing Development AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Beacon Communities Rehabs Key Housing Development

Highpoint Towers is home to vulnerable residents in Erie, Pennsylvania. Read more

Ambitious Project Creates Housing Opportunities in Baltimore AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Ambitious Project Creates Housing Opportunities in Baltimore

The scattered-site development includes housing for former public housing residents. Read more

Longtime Permanent Supportive Housing Development Undergoes Renovation PRESERVATION WINNER Longtime Permanent Supportive Housing Development Undergoes Renovation

Residents at Major Jenkins Apartments receive air conditioning and Wi-Fi for the first time. Read more

PUBLIC HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT FINALISTS
Community Effort Makes Camden Housing Revamp a Reality AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Community Effort Makes Camden Housing Revamp a Reality

The fourth phase of the Branch Village redevelopment features 58 one-bedroom units. Read more

Midtown Villages Reshapes Affordable Housing in Gainesville, Georgia PUBLIC HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT WINNER Midtown Villages Reshapes Affordable Housing in Gainesville, Georgia

The property boasts six modern buildings and 200 units. Read more

Expansive Housing Redevelopment Furthers North Philadelphia Improvement Initiative AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Expansive Housing Redevelopment Furthers North Philadelphia Improvement Initiative

The 133-unit NC Five development includes 111 income-targeted and rent-restricted homes. Read more

RURAL FINALISTS
Alta Madrone Brings Needed Housing to Wine Country RURAL WINNER Alta Madrone Brings Needed Housing to Wine Country

The development provides 48 apartments at the southern gateway to Sonoma. Read more

Yakima County Development Dedicated to Farmworkers AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Yakima County Development Dedicated to Farmworkers

St. Catherine De Vigri Villas provides 53 units of affordable housing for the small rural community of Tieton, Washington. Read more

Rural Wisconsin City Benefits from New Mixed-Income Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Rural Wisconsin City Benefits from New Mixed-Income Housing

The 45-unit development is helping to meet the need for affordable and market-rate housing. Read more

SENIORS FINALISTS
Northern California Development Meets the Needs of Seniors and Local Community AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Northern California Development Meets the Needs of Seniors and Local Community

MidPen Housing's latest project brings 117 homes to Redwood City. Read more

Community Effort Brings Seniors Housing to Elsmere, Kentucky AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Community Effort Brings Seniors Housing to Elsmere, Kentucky

Cornerstone Crossing is the town's first affordable housing development in a decade. Read more

NYC Project Brings Housing, Services to Seniors AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE NYC Project Brings Housing, Services to Seniors

The development is one of the first to use the city’s Affordable Independent Residences for Seniors zoning. Read more

Pennrose Adds Seniors Housing to Health System Campus SENIORS WINNER Pennrose Adds Seniors Housing to Health System Campus

The new development creates affordable housing opportunities in Findlay, Ohio. Read more

Affordable Housing Developer and Church Collaborate to Create Seniors Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Affordable Housing Developer and Church Collaborate to Create Seniors Housing

Jordan Court brings 37 homes to Berkeley, California. Read more

SPECIAL-NEEDS FINALISTS
Former Armory Gets New Life as Veterans Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Former Armory Gets New Life as Veterans Housing

Chuck Austin Place in Yakima, Washington, also provides critical on-site services for residents. Read more

City of Oakland Transforms Dorm Into Family Shelter and Supportive Housing for Seniors AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE City of Oakland Transforms Dorm Into Family Shelter and Supportive Housing for Seniors

Clifton Hall became a reality through the state's Project Homekey program. Read more

Kinser Flats Offers Housing, Services to People with Addictions AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Kinser Flats Offers Housing, Services to People with Addictions

The Indiana development features 50 apartments. Read more

San Francisco Development Shows How to Save Time, Costs SPECIAL-NEEDS WINNER San Francisco Development Shows How to Save Time, Costs

Tahanan features 145 permanent supportive housing units. Read more

URBAN FINALISTS
Developers Create Vibrant Mixed-Income Community in San Francisco AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Developers Create Vibrant Mixed-Income Community in San Francisco

Two projects were built in close collaboration, share resources. Read more

Developers, Church Leaders Bring Senior Housing to Miami AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Developers, Church Leaders Bring Senior Housing to Miami

The property allows residents to remain in their community. Read more

Keeler Court Uplifts Its Residents and San Diego Neighborhood AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Keeler Court Uplifts Its Residents and San Diego Neighborhood

The development offers new housing options to veterans and others. Read more

New York City Development Co-Locates Affordable Housing and Shelter URBAN WINNER New York City Development Co-Locates Affordable Housing and Shelter

WSFSSH at West 108 is also set to have a health center. Read more

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