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NY Gov Hochul Unveils $1 Billion Boost for Statewide Affordable Housing Projects
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $1 billion investment to create or preserve nearly 3,000 affordable homes across New York State as part of her $25 billion, five-year Housing Plan. The funding, comprised of $560 million in housing bonds and $466 million in...
$240 Million P3 Deal Brings Student Housing to Palm Beach Atlantic University
A $240 million public-private partnership between Gilbane and Palm Beach Atlantic University will bring a 25-story, mixed-use student housing tower to downtown West Palm Beach. The project includes 990 student beds, a dining hall, fitness center, and parking...
Virginia Court Revives Arlington’s “Missing Middle” Housing Policy
A Virginia appeals court has revived Arlington County’s controversial “missing middle” housing policy, reversing a lower court ruling that had blocked its implementation. The decision allows, for now, the development of multi-unit homes to replace single-family...
Washington AG Files Lawsuit Against Owners of Five Senior Apartment Complexes
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has filed a lawsuit against FPI Management and the owners of five senior housing properties in Snohomish County, alleging deceptive practices around pricing, living conditions, and rent increases. The properties were marketed as...
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Bring Harsh Fallout for New York
New analyses show New York could lose billions in federal support under Trump’s proposed budget and House Republicans’ “Big Beautiful Bill,” including $13.5 billion annually from Medicaid, $2.1 billion from food aid, and $4.4 billion from housing assistance. The cuts...
Maryland Democrats Criticize Trump’s Proposal That Would Lead to Deep Housing Cuts
Proposed cuts in the Trump administration’s 2026 budget trigger strong backlash from Democratic lawmakers and housing advocates, as they threaten to strip thousands of Maryland families of housing assistance. Baltimore leaders warn the reductions, including a 43% cut...
Connecticut Housing Reform Bill Faces Pushback from Ridgefield Leaders
Connecticut’s new housing law, Public Act No. 25-49, is drawing sharp criticism from Ridgefield Planning & Zoning Board officials, who say it strips small towns of zoning authority and threatens their town character. The legislation, which promotes affordable...
Audit Finds Vacant Units, $3.8 Million in Questionable Spending in NYC Affordable Housing
A follow-up audit by the office of New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli reveals that many Mitchell-Lama affordable housing units remain vacant for years, despite long waitlists and high housing demand. The review found persistent issues at four complexes, including...
$42.5 Million Project to Convert Former Hospital into Affordable Senior Units in St. Petersburg, FL
The St. Petersburg Housing Authority will begin construction in July on the second phase of a $42.5 million project to convert the former Edward White Hospital into 71 affordable apartments for seniors. Backed by $8.9 million in new city-approved funding, the...
Western Kentucky University Greenlights Public-Private Plan to Modernize Student Housing
Western Kentucky University is launching a public-private partnership to modernize its aging student housing. The multi-phase plan will replace outdated dorms with suite-, pod-, and hotel-style residences, adding 2,400 new beds. Construction is expected to begin in...
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