Sentences with phrase «as affordable housing for»

Some ski resort operators worry that the growing popularity of Airbnb and other sites means that properties in ski resort towns that would otherwise be available as affordable housing for resort workers are instead listed for vacationers.

«This is not only a great opportunity to help the neighborhood to continue to develop commercial space as well as affordable housing for all, but this plan could allow one of the best colleges in our city, Lehman College, the opportunity for expansion it deserves,» said Borough President Diaz.

As the population in this city expands, not only does city government need to tackle issues such as affordable housing for new residents, but also providing modes of transportation and preventing city streets from becoming overly congested.

One of the reasons Chin is facing opposition is because of her support for the Elizabeth Street Garden project, a proposed development that will replace the Elizabeth Street Garden with a six - story building slated as affordable housing for seniors, while also providing some green space.

«This is not only a great opportunity to help the neighborhood to continue to develop commercial space as well as affordable housing for all,» Diaz said in a statement, «but this plan could allow one of the best colleges in our city, Lehman College, the opportunity for expansion it deserves.»

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The Single - Family Affordable Solar Housing Program (SASH) and the Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing Program (MASH) were launched in 2009 as the country's first statewide low - income solar programs, offering rebates and incentives for installation.

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The movement could create affordable space for small business, as well as urban fairs, markets, and new housing.

Increasing short - term corporate rentals that go for above - market rent could make affordable permanent rental options in a pressurized housing market such as San Francisco's even more scarce.

«Affordable housing has been quite a serious problem for us,» says Philip Souza, owner of Century 21 Smith / Ring Inc. «The people who don't earn as much have a difficult time remaining close to work.»

The university's contributions go well beyond funding, as evidenced by the affordable housing it provides for community residents; the program it sponsors to allow university staff to serve as volunteer firefighters in Princeton; the students who help staff the first aid and rescue squad; the auditing program it offers to community residents; the intellectual, cultural and athletic events it makes available to community residents; and it supports entities like McCarter Theatre and Garden Theatre.

As President - elect Trump waits to take over the helm at the White House, repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA)-- commonly referred to as Obamacare — will be a top priority for his administratioAs President - elect Trump waits to take over the helm at the White House, repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA)-- commonly referred to as Obamacare — will be a top priority for his administratioas Obamacare — will be a top priority for his administration.

Amazon halts an expansion effort in its hometown as the Seattle City Council prepares to vote on a new tax that would be levied on large business to pay for affordable housing and homeless - assistance programs.

Whatever is the current cause of the rise of prices in the housing market, when computed as the mortgage cost in labour time in terms of the average weekly salary, residential properties, with the exception of the 1988 - 1991 period, are now clearly less affordable for middle - class Canadians than they were for the last five decades.

The budget dedicates $ 11.2 billion to cities and provinces for affordable housing over 10 years as part of the second wave of the government's infrastructure program, $ 5 billion of which is to encourage housing providers to pool their resources with private partners to pay for new projects.

Surrounded by several affordable housing complexes, Downey serves as a central gathering place for the surrounding community, offering an afterschool program with the Harrisburg Boys & Girls Club and a health clinic in partnership with the Hamilton Health Center.

«People are finding more affordable alternatives as housing supply has increased, and rent control measures are helping to ensure rental prices remain predictable for tenants.»

As a City Councillor, Rob was a leading advocate for public transit and affordable housing.

For instance, In cities with super competitive housing markets, such as San Francisco, the average closing cost for borrowers is $ 10,798, while more affordable areas such as Milwaukee may see closing costs as low as $ 1,863 on a $ 200,000 mortgaFor instance, In cities with super competitive housing markets, such as San Francisco, the average closing cost for borrowers is $ 10,798, while more affordable areas such as Milwaukee may see closing costs as low as $ 1,863 on a $ 200,000 mortgafor borrowers is $ 10,798, while more affordable areas such as Milwaukee may see closing costs as low as $ 1,863 on a $ 200,000 mortgage.

With the supply of student housing being as inelastic as it is, and an ever increasing demand for affordable housing, the company has found themselves on the right side of a supply - demand scenario.

Both domestic and international student numbers keep growing, especially in Western provinces such as B.C. creating a strong demand for affordable but high - quality student housing.

That means taking such steps as investing in affordable housing projects or advocating for zoning changes to make housing easier to build, the survey found.

As urban policy analysts John Gilderbloom and Richard Appelbaum observe, for example, Houston would seem from a conservative's viewpoint to have been a near - perfect environment for creating affordable housing in the «80s.

The act uses funds collected through records fees to ensure there's money to reimburse dairy farmers for losses, as well as funding for open space, farmland preservation, historic preservation and affordable housing.

With community support, we eliminated high - fructose drinks from school vending machines and banned sweets from classroom parties (a hard swallow for those drinking the same sugary punch as Cookie Crusader Sarah Palin); changed the tuition - based preschool food offerings to allergy - free, healthful choices; successfully lobbied for a salad bar and then taught kids how to use it; enlisted Gourmet Gorilla, a small independent company, to provide affordable, healthy, locally sourced, organic snacks after - school and boxed lunches; built a teaching kitchen to house an afterschool cooking program; and convinced teachers to give - up a union - mandated planning period in order to supervise daily outdoor recess.

Since May, Cuomo's state Democratic Committee has served as the conduit for all things anti-Astorino: His fight with the Department of Housing and Urban Development over affordable housing, his conservative stance on abortion and a lawsuit filed against him stemming from the obscure battles within the Independence Party in Westchester Housing and Urban Development over affordable housing, his conservative stance on abortion and a lawsuit filed against him stemming from the obscure battles within the Independence Party in Westchester housing, his conservative stance on abortion and a lawsuit filed against him stemming from the obscure battles within the Independence Party in Westchester County.

De Blasio's plan to reshape neighborhoods is facing widespread opposition from community leaders and elected officials, setting up a battle for his administration as it seeks to build more affordable housing citywide.

But now almost a year later, it appears as though they have; 421a is not only essential for developers, it's the only way to ensure that affordable housing gets built.

Deputy Senate Majority Leader John DeFrancisco, meanwhile, expressed frustration over what he saw was a shifting set of priorities dictated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who initially proposed the amendments, as well as urged lawmakers to fund a hate crimes task force and back a memorandum of understanding for affordable housing money.

Including a change to a developer tax break known as 421 - a which would have allowed for more affordable housing.

Rep. Elise Stefanik remains a key undecided vote today as House Republicans try to whip up support for a revised bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

New York Post article on Borough President Adams joining Mayor de Blasio in announcing the City's initiative to create or preserve 300,000 affordable housing units by 2026, which he praised as critical to keeping Brooklyn affordable for all.

United for Affordable NYC said it would begin disbanding in March, after the City Council voted on zoning plans the mayor viewed as integral to his affordable houAffordable NYC said it would begin disbanding in March, after the City Council voted on zoning plans the mayor viewed as integral to his affordable houaffordable housing plan.

Hevesi says the homeless projects are caught up in a larger dispute over how to renew a special tax break for real estate developers who include affordable housing in their projects, known as 421a.

When minds are focused on the specific powers that the new metro mayor will have, affordable housing and creating a strategic plan for major developments and infrustructure were seen as top priorities (both 22 per cent).

Strategists nod to her recent appointment of L. Joy Williams, the president of the Brooklyn NAACP and board chair of Higher Heights, as a senior adviser, and Nixon's campaign launch in Brownsville, Brooklyn, a majority black neighborhood that encapsulates many of the flashpoints in the Democratic primary: It's the poorest neighborhood in Brooklyn and among the poorest in New York City, it's at the center of the affordable housing crisis, and residents are prepping for the 15 - month L train shutdown in early 2019, a symptom of New York City's dilapidated subway system that Nixon's branded» #CuomosMTA.»

«The problem is, when you crunch the numbers as I have, the affordable housing is not affordable for the community.»

At Pratt, he led many successful community - planning efforts, as well as campaigns to expand affordable housing and create NYC's «inclusionary zoning» program, which requires developers seeking tax breaks to set aside 20 percent of their units for low and moderate income families and pay a living wage to their service workers.

Not to be outdone, a spokesperson for the mayor shot back, «If 421 - a is simply extended as is, as some are seeking up in Albany, there will be no prevailing wage construction jobs, far fewer building service workers making prevailing wage and no progress on affordable housing for tens of thousands in desperate need.

«Tonight's vote sends a clear message that the City of New York is determined to provide relief for its residents, unlike Gov. Cuomo and Albany who recently enacted detrimental rent laws that could eliminate about 90,000 affordable housing units due to deregulation over the next four years — units that do not just provide an affordable price point for tenants but offer protections against arbitrary evictions as well,» he added.

Take the recent battle in Albany over the expiration of rent regulation and 421a, which gives tax breaks in exchange for allocating some units as affordable housing.

Despite the urgent need for affordable housing uptown, Jackson indicated that Sherman Plaza would not be a good deal for the community, as the affordability level of many of the units would still be too high.

As an Assemblymember, Kavanagh authored some of the most important bills to strengthen rent laws and expand tax breaks to freeze rents and keep housing affordable for seniors and people with disabilities.

Throughout his campaign, de Blasio touted his achievements such as implementing Universal Pre-K for three - year - olds, free legal support for tenants and adding to the city's affordable housing stock.

Such bonds function as an alternative to direct public financing of housing projects: Since interest income on PABs is tax exempt, investors are willing to buy them at very low interest rates, and this makes it relatively affordable for states, municipalities, and nonprofits to finance housing (and hospitals, infrastructure, and other public works) through the private capital market.

James added that she knows «this will probably get me into trouble as always,» but that it was important to note that the city is doing all it can do to address affordable housing, providing resources and giving individuals subsidies, among other actions — but that the state government is «primarily responsible for addressing the homeless situation.»

During his time in the Assembly, Brian has established himself as a consistent progressive voice for affordable housing, equitable transportation policy, and addressing income inequality.

As a result of this hard work, the quality of affordable housing opportunities for our residents has significantly improved.»

Community benefits include meeting locally defined goals such as affordable or senior housing, creating or retaining career opportunities, leveraging public / private investment, or generation of additional sources of revenue for local communities.

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo said, «As Chair of the Assembly's Committee on Aging, I know how important it is to have affordable housing available for seniors so that they can stay living independently in their communities.