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VHC News Clips, volume 2009-10 (September 10, 2009)
City Will Rebuild NE Apartments as Affordable Housing
WashingtonPost.com, September 8
(RECAP: The Washington Interfaith Network continues to hold Mayor Adrian M. Fenty to his promise to build affordable housing as members of the powerful group join the mayor to announce the development of 56 affordable units in Ward 7.)Council to Consider Henry Hotel Funds
Martinsville Bulletin, September 7
(RECAP: Martinsville City Council on Tuesday will consider appropriating $95,000 toward the city's purchase of the Henry Hotel uptown.)New Properties Increase Workforce Housing Stock
Alexandria Times, September 6
(RECAP: Little by little the forces in Alexandria are doing what they can to level the housing market for middle- and lower-class members of the community. Last week, the city began marketing sales at Alexandria Crossing, a new housing development in Arlandria being developed by EYA.)Blue Ridge Cohousing: A Close Community in a Beautiful Setting
Newsplex.com, September 6
(RECAP: A new Cohousing neighborhood is in the works in Crozet. The community is meant to be sustainable, diverse and close-knit so people know their neighbors.)County to Get $4 Million in New Stimulus Funds
The Washington Post, September 6
(RECAP: Prince William County is to get more than $4 million in federal funding to stimulate development and buy homes in foreclosure.)RRHA Freezes Rent Subsidy Program
Richmond-Times Dispatch, September 5
(RECAP: Richmond 's housing authority is freezing its rent-subsidy program because of a financial jam.)Marshall Avenue Neighborhood Wants to Keep Low Density
Daily Press, September 3
(RECAP: A proposal to increase the density of a Marshall Avenue neighborhood near An Achievable Dream Academy was shot down at Wednesday's Newport News Planning Commission meeting.)Foreclosed, but Not Forsaken
Orange County Review , September 3
(RECAP: There are rumors that the economy is starting to come back to life, but Orange County foreclosure totals suggest the local economy isn't out of the woods yet.)Four Local Development Projects Receive Federal Stimulus Money
The Virginian Pilot, September 3
(RECAP: Four South Hampton Roads development projects have been granted $16 million in federal stimulus money to help jumpstart construction in the slow economy.)Virginia Gets $112M in Public Housing Funds
Daily Press, September 2
(RECAP: The Virginia Housing Development Authority is getting nearly $112 million in federal funding to pay for construction and improvements to public housing.)City Awarded Housing Grant
Tidewater News, September 2
(RECAP: Franklin has been one of Virginia 's hardest-hit communities during the foreclosure crisis. However, thanks to a grant award, the city will be able to turn vacant and foreclosed homes that dot city neighborhoods into affordable housing.)Foreclosure Avoided for Mayflower Apartments in Va. Beach
The Virginian-Pilot, September 2
(RECAP: The owner of the Mayflower Seaside Apartments near the oceanfront in Virginia Beach has reached a deal with its lender to avoid foreclosure on the property, according to a letter sent to residents this week.)Builders Get Piece of $17M from HUD
Washington Business Journal, September 2
(RECAP: Maryland and Virginia builders are getting a cut of $17 million in grants from HUD for low-income elderly housing.)
