Posts Tagged ‘Housing’
Cool Lane Commons: A Collaborative Community Win
Regional Members gather for the ribbon cutting at Cool Lane Commons Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH) has completed the ambitious Cool Lane Commons project, which converted the former Seven Hills Health Care Center into supportive housing for people earning less than 50% of the average median income and experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness. Attended by dozens…
Read MoreFunding for Affordable Housing: Oak Grove Townhomes
Sketch of the design for the Oak Grove Townhomes We’re excited to announce that Governor Younkin has recommended the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust Oak Grove Townhomes project for funding from the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC). This project will build affordable housing on the south side of Richmond. SCRC will finalize approval of these…
Read MoreSupporting Affordable Housing in the Richmond Region
PlanRVA seeks public input on a grant application to support affordable housing in the Richmond region. The application is for funding through a Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The PRO Housing grant will provide funding for communities across the country to identify…
Read MoreBoosting Affordable Housing Through Employer Housing Assistance Programs
Leaders from the private sector and nonprofits met for the Greater Richmond Employer Housing Forum at Virginia Housing’s Learning Center in Welcome signage at the Greater Richmond Employer Housing Forum at Virginia Housing’s Learning Center in Henrico County. Henrico County in June to explore how organizations can help increase access to affordable housing in our…
Read MoreFrom Grants to Ground Breakings: Progress Update on the Affordable Housing Project
Habitat for Humanity ground breaking in James City County Saturday November 5, 2022. Photo Credit: Consociate Media Habitat for Humanity ground breaking in James City County Saturday November 5, 2022. Jovan Burton Exec Director of the Partnership for Housing Affordability. Photo Credit: Consociate Media The Partnership for Housing Affordability (PHA) has been hard at work…
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