Sentences with phrase «new affordable housing projects»

I've made a commitment to focus on new affordable housing projects that provide safe, quality living environments for families.

Councilman Rafael Salamanca Jr. at the site of a new affordable housing project in the South Bronx.

On today's program, Host Leslie Thatcher speaks to Park City School Board member, Julie Eihausen and communications manager Molley Miller who have update us on Tuesday's board meeting.Park City Manager Diane Foster and Economic Development Director Jonathan Weidenhammer to discuss the agenda for Thursday's city council meeting, including the revised drawings for a new affordable housing project Woodside Park and Erin Bragg, Summit County Sustainability Specialist has details on the Home Energy Score assessments that will be made available for 100 eligible homeowners.

* $ 50,000 to the Calgary Real Estate Board Charitable Foundation towards the building of a new affordable housing project in partnership with the Brenda Strafford Foundation.

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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.

The project advances the goals of Mayor Bill de Blasio's Housing New York: A Five - Borough, 10 - Year Housing Plan to create and preserve 200,000 affordable housing units over the next 10Housing New York: A Five - Borough, 10 - Year Housing Plan to create and preserve 200,000 affordable housing units over the next 10Housing Plan to create and preserve 200,000 affordable housing units over the next 10housing units over the next 10 years.

Crain's New York article on BP Adams unveiling affordable housing projects in Crown Heights and East Flatbush as part of his Faith - Based Development Initiative.

In a blow to Mayor de Blasio's housing plan, a key City Councilman announced he would oppose the first private project proposed under new affordable housing rules.

Right now, all new development that qualifies for 421 - a must set aside 20 percent of the project for affordable housing.

«It will continue to stick New York City with the bill for billions of dollars in return for projects that produce little or no affordable housing,» she said.

«This is not only an investment in affordable housing projects, but a critical step towards developing safer communities, stronger local economies and brighter futures for all New Yorkers.»

Meanwhile, the new 421 - a program, which gives a tax break to developers in exchange for affordable housing, no longer helps residents of the community where the project is built.

(February 3, 2017) New York State Homes and Community Renewal joined Selfhelp Community Services, Broadway Mosholu LLC, Enterprise Community Partners, local leaders and project partners to celebrate the ribbon - cutting of the $ 26.4 million Van Cortlandt Green, an affordable housing development for low and middle - income seniors in the Riverdale community of the Bronx.

The largest purely residential development last year was in West Farms at 1932 Bryant Avenue, where the Association of New York Catholic Homes and Sav Enterprises are working on a $ 147 million 15 - story project with 319 affordable housing units.

The new project is expected to provide 600 units of permanent affordable housing on Manhattan's Far West Side.

To date, Goldman Sachs has committed $ 2 billion to nearly 100 projects across all five boroughs — in areas like affordable housing and new community and healthcare spaces.

For more than a year, the 421a abatement that saves developers big in taxes and creates some affordable housing has been unavailable for new development projects, following a sunset of the previous law in January of 2016.

President and CEO of Housing Visions Kenyon Craig said, «Housing Visions is proud to partner with New York State's HCR and OTDA, the City of Niagara Falls and the YWCA of Niagara to bring much needed neighborhood revitalization through the development of affordable housing with the Walnut Avenue Homes pHousing Visions Kenyon Craig said, «Housing Visions is proud to partner with New York State's HCR and OTDA, the City of Niagara Falls and the YWCA of Niagara to bring much needed neighborhood revitalization through the development of affordable housing with the Walnut Avenue Homes pHousing Visions is proud to partner with New York State's HCR and OTDA, the City of Niagara Falls and the YWCA of Niagara to bring much needed neighborhood revitalization through the development of affordable housing with the Walnut Avenue Homes phousing with the Walnut Avenue Homes project.

Highlights in this year's capital budget include $ 500,000 to New Destiny Housing to build units for survivors of domestic violence and $ 750,000 for Second Farms Affordable Housing, a project focused on finding quality housing for the formerly homeless in partnership with Catholic ChaHousing to build units for survivors of domestic violence and $ 750,000 for Second Farms Affordable Housing, a project focused on finding quality housing for the formerly homeless in partnership with Catholic ChaHousing, a project focused on finding quality housing for the formerly homeless in partnership with Catholic Chahousing for the formerly homeless in partnership with Catholic Charities.

BUFFALO, NY — New York State today announced the groundbreaking on a $ 12.4 million affordable housing development project, the Massachusetts Avenue Community Homes, on Buffalo's West Side.

More than a dozen dilapidated buildings have been demolished to make way for the project, part of the state's ongoing five - year, $ 20 billion plan to provide affordable housing across New York.

Conifer Realty, which specializes in affordable housing projects across New York and four other states, was one of more than two dozen companies named in a broad subpoena served on Cuomo's office late last month, but exactly what is being examined remains uncertain.

A controversial provision that would have given the state veto power over certain New York City affordable housing projects was nixed during budget discussions.

Proposed changes to a property - tax break called 421 - a — most notably a requirement that all developers include affordable housing in new projects receiving the benefit — would not stifle construction activity in New York City, according to a study released todnew projects receiving the benefit — would not stifle construction activity in New York City, according to a study released todNew York City, according to a study released today.

Edward Ott, a labor expert at CUNY and former executive director of the New York City Central Labor Council, said that Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York's agreement may encourage more developers to hire union workers for affordable housing projects.

«With so many state - funded projects at risk, The real impact is on thousands of low - and middle - income New Yorkers who may never see the new affordable housing they desperately need,» said Association President Jolie MilsteNew Yorkers who may never see the new affordable housing they desperately need,» said Association President Jolie Milstenew affordable housing they desperately need,» said Association President Jolie Milstein.

In Manhattan, where such real estate is scarce, this project will invigorate an entire underused square block of the city with a sustainable community, complete with a new elementary school, 682 units of affordable housing, and 15,000 square feet of retail space.»

The combined 600 permanently affordable Gotham West is the largest new construction project in Manhattan under Mayor Bloomberg's New Housing Marketplace Plnew construction project in Manhattan under Mayor Bloomberg's New Housing Marketplace PlNew Housing Marketplace Plan.

2,600 Affordable Homes Constructed and Preserved in Monroe County Since 2011 and more than 700 in Progress Project Complements Finger Lakes Forward, Region's Successful Upstate Revitalization Initiative to Grow the Economy and Create New Opportunities Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of Stadium Estates, an $ 11 million, affordable housing development that is revitalizing Rochester's JOSANA neighborhood and creating 45 affordaAffordable Homes Constructed and Preserved in Monroe County Since 2011 and more than 700 in Progress Project Complements Finger Lakes Forward, Region's Successful Upstate Revitalization Initiative to Grow the Economy and Create New Opportunities Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of Stadium Estates, an $ 11 million, affordable housing development that is revitalizing Rochester's JOSANA neighborhood and creating 45 affordaaffordable housing development that is revitalizing Rochester's JOSANA neighborhood and creating 45 affordableaffordable homes.

Darryl C. Towns Commissioner / CEO of New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) said, «The West Tremont Senior Residences is a transformative project that will revive a community with affordable housing and sets the stage for further community renewal.

This project is providing not just 134 units of affordable housing, but high - quality, energy efficient homes for New Yorkers at a range of income levels, from very low - income families to those middle income families who increasingly struggle to make ends meet.

Located at 821 East Brighton Avenue in Syracuse, Onondaga County, this affordable housing preservation project is among the hundreds that form the foundation of the Governor's new, $ 10 billion House NY 2020 program to create or preserve 100,000 affordable units over the next five years.

«The Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC)'s investment in this beautiful project was supplemented by the State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA), which provided low - cost mortgages to many of the first - time homebuyers who will call Atlantic Terrace home.

On Tuesday, Grace pointed to several other affordable housing projects that did receive HDC financing as examples of the city's efforts to create more homes for low - income New Yorkers.

In a blow to Mayor de Blasio's housing plan, a key City Councilman — Ydanis Rodgriguez — announced he would oppose the first private project proposed under new affordable housing rules.

To the relief of New York City officials, the budget did not include Mr. Cuomo's proposal to give a state agency veto power over individual affordable housing projects paid for with federal tax - exempt bonds the state gives to municipalities.

Also set to expire, a tax break for large real estate developers who agree to set aside some of their projects for affordable housing, and mayoral control of the New York City schools.

Every year, New York City officials rely on a stream of federally tax - exempt bonds to fund their affordable housing projects.

New York City's rent regulations expire next week, along with a property tax break for real estate developers who agree to set aside some of their project for affordable housing, known as 421a.

Though Brewer can't stop the project, the City Council is likely to share her concerns about new housing not being affordable enough and the city not doing enough to protect tenants from harassment.

The project, which is geared to build 28 affordable housing units near New Castle's Metro - North Railroad stop, was the subject of staunch opposition from local officials who insisted the development be built in a different location.

In New York City, the funding is used almost entirely for housing projects, and under a mayor who has promised to vastly expand the city's affordable housing stock by creating and preserving 200,000 units over a decade, that pattern was not going to change.

«I am thrilled to be providing $ 1.2 million from my capital funding budget towards the construction of 56 - unit - co-op project in Williamsbridge,» said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. «Creating affordable housing units for our residents is a top priority for my administration, and it is with a great pleasure that I welcome Habitat for Humanity New York City back to The Bronx and support their efforts to build affordable homes for our families.»

Through projects like Sydney House, and our new Open Door program, we will finance the construction of 1,300 new affordable homes as part of Housing New York 2.0, the Mayor's expanded and accelerated plan to create and preserve 300,000 affordable homes by 2026,» said New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Maria Torres - Springnew Open Door program, we will finance the construction of 1,300 new affordable homes as part of Housing New York 2.0, the Mayor's expanded and accelerated plan to create and preserve 300,000 affordable homes by 2026,» said New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Maria Torres - Springnew affordable homes as part of Housing New York 2.0, the Mayor's expanded and accelerated plan to create and preserve 300,000 affordable homes by 2026,» said New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Maria Torres - SpringNew York 2.0, the Mayor's expanded and accelerated plan to create and preserve 300,000 affordable homes by 2026,» said New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Maria Torres - SpringNew York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Maria Torres - Springer.

These funds will support the creation of 2,331 new units of housing of all types across sixteen projects, keeping in line with Borough President Diaz's commitment to keep the borough's housing stock diverse and affordable.

It accounted for half of the affordable housing projects in New York City over the last two years.

Also set to expire — a tax break for large real estate developers who agree to set aside some of their projects for affordable housing, and mayoral control of the New York City schools.

LaLa Zannell, a transgender organizer with the New York City Anti-Violence Project, said, «All of us need to work together to address the root causes,» citing the lack of «access to shelter, affordable housing, jobs, and health care.»

He also asked why Mayor de Blasio would not have insisted on a rezoning in the area to require affordable housing in the new projects (the developers are voluntarily setting aside 25 % of their units for affordable housing in exchange for tax benefits).

One goal of the rezoning would be to require at least 45 % affordable housing in new projects, through the city's Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Programhousing in new projects, through the city's Mandatory Inclusionary Housing ProgramHousing Program (MIH).