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HACP staff members, including Executive Director Caster D. Binion, were proud to hear U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman announce a $6.1 million investment to make much-needed upgrades to Crafton Towers today. Crafton Towers, Crafton's senior affordable housing high rise, was built in 1974, and has not had any major upgrades since. The grant funds, awarded to ACTION-Housing, Inc., are part of an earmarked $69 million of historic public housing investments across the country, made possible by the Biden Administration (The White House) These investments fall under the umbrella of a larger, $1 billion investment by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help ensure the country is poised to address its critical affordable housing crisis. The HACP continues to be a steadfast partner with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD Mid-Atlantic Region, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, URA Pittsburgh, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Housing Authority, ACTION-Housing, Inc. and other key stakeholders throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Region in an effort to bring affordable housing to all, and continue to make the HACP a place to live and a path to launch. For more information on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's investment announcement, please visit: https://bit.ly/4gbIN1U.

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"By transforming structures that have outlived their original purposes into vibrant residential or mixed-use developments with a new purpose, cities can effectively address the critical need for housing while simultaneously stimulating local economies." Learn how you can apply codes and regulations to create successful adaptive reuse projects: https://lnkd.in/e-9EVdWH

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#PropertyReportArchives: Housing is more than just a physical structure; it serves as a safety net for the mental, physical, and social well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Housing is deemed affordable when its cost does not jeopardise the occupants’ ability to enjoy other fundamental human rights and meet basic needs, such as food, healthcare, education, and transport. Therefore, housing quality, infrastructure, services, and mobility should be considered when evaluating affordability. UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) estimates that about 1.6 billion people globally lack adequate housing, with 6.4 estimated to be in a state of absolute homelessness. Concerning this, the Cities Investment Facility (hosted by UN-Habitat) (CIF) aims to mobilise private capital, foster public-private partnerships (PPP) for sustainable development, and provide technical assistance for projects in the housing sector. To meet global commitments such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), substantial funding is required. At the core of UN-Habitat and CIF’s mission is the accountability to ensure adequate housing for all and the promotion of social value.  (This article is based on the Sustainability Keynote at the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit originally presented on 8 December 2022, and first posted online on 18 January 2023) #PGPropertyReport #housing #AffordableHousing #sustainable

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🚨 Innovative Construction Expo Tackles LA’s Affordable Housing Crisis 🏗️🏠 On November 13, the City of Los Angeles hosted the first-ever Innovative Construction Expo, bringing together 150+ affordable housing developers, contractors, architects, and public officials to explore creative solutions for reducing costs and accelerating housing development timelines. The event showcased scalable, cost-effective approaches to affordable housing construction, with a focus on modular housing, non-congregate shelters, and advanced materials designed to speed up the building process. 💡 Highlights from the Expo: ✅ Cutting-edge technologies to reduce construction costs and timelines. ✅ Strategies to scale innovative housing models across LA. ✅ A spotlight on successful projects like Baldwin Park’s Esperanza Villa, the San Gabriel Valley’s first tiny home shelter. This Expo underscored the importance of partnerships between local government, the construction industry, and other stakeholders in addressing LA’s housing crisis. 📢 Let’s innovate and build for the future! Learn more about ongoing housing projects and initiatives in Los Angeles by visiting the Mayor’s Office website or contacting LA4LA. #AffordableHousing #InnovativeConstruction #HousingSolutions #ModularHousing #LosAngeles #PublicPrivatePartnerships #ConstructionInnovation #UrbanDevelopment

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FAQs on ADU Multi-family rules Can I add ADUs to my multi-family building? Yes, you can add at least one ADU and possibly more depending on the number of existing units in your building. If you have space not currently used as livable space (such as storage, parking, etc.), you can add one conversion ADU in such space for every 4 existing units. Properties with fewer than 4 units can add one ADU. Furthermore, building up to 2 new detached ADUs is also an option. It may be possible to combine options, to get both the conversion and detached ADUs added to your lot. Our Multi-Family ADU Feasibility Study includes a site inspection and a report listing options, obstacles, and ballpark numbers for the various recommendations. Do new ADUs added to an existing multi-family building have to provide disability access? For buildings with three or more units, certain ADUs will be subject to accessibility requirements. This is one of the many things that will be uncovered during the feasibility study process. Call 510-319-9045 today to learn more on how we can help you with your ADU project. #ADU #AccessoryDwellingUnit #ADUConstruction #MultifamilyADU #ADUCost

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The Reconnecting Communities Pilot discretionary grant program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), funds "planning and construction activities intentionally designed to address the barriers created by existing roadways or transportation facilities." Now in it's second year, there is a large demand for the program across the country. We at CWA are pleased to share the following American Planning Association Planning Magazine article that discusses the program and details how The City of Kalamazoo (one of the first recipients of funding in 2022) is capitalizing by "reimagining two major east-west thoroughfares, Kalamazoo and Michigan avenues." Follow this link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eWfG9MNr #Planning #Michigan #development #infrastructure #investment #grants #roads #transportation #construction #kalamazoo

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IHO Institute presents “It Starts With Housing” Luncheon & Symposium. This dynamic event on September 24 will drive a high-level conversation among a diverse group of leaders across industry sectors to tackle the challenges with California’s affordable housing crisis. The Issue 👉 Despite strong support from voters and intense efforts from stakeholder groups, there has been no progress in solving California's housing crisis. The lack of progress has left many disillusioned. What We Need 👉 As passionate advocates for affordable housing and the legacy and resilience of communities, IHO recognizes that high-quality housing is the foundation for thriving communities and intersects with health and well-being, a strong workforce, educational mobility, cultural vibrancy, social systems, safety, tax revenue, tourism, infrastructure, finance, art and design, personal and economic growth. This symposium will engage thought leaders to discuss innovative, collaborative, and implementable solutions that are scalable, sustainable, and replicable. Be Part of the Conversation 👉 TICKETS: https://lnkd.in/g7MciQ9D Learn more: www.ihocommunities.org #AffordableHousing #ItStartsWithHousing #CalifornaHousingCrisis #HousingSolutions

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Register now for a CSN webinar this Wednesday at 11:00-12:00 PST / 2:00-3:00 EST to release the results of the State of the Sector 2024! Community Spaces Network is excited to present our fourth state of the sector survey. The state of the sector survey, first conducted in 2011, has been and is key to understanding the scope and impact of shared space centers across the US and Canada. We are excited to share the results, discuss key findings, and highlight trends that we see as an important part of the future of SPRE and the shared space sector. https://lnkd.in/gqqSPpfw

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RETROFIT COHOUSING involves modifying existing communities to create: -- Supportive -- Interdependent -- Intergenerational environments Neighbors of all ages interact, support one another, and build community. What opportunities for creating community are there where you live? Supporting vibrant, healthy communities is a key priority for #CCoA, promoting aging with resiliency and collaboration between generations. 

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Tomorrow: Join us and two health center leaders for our final webinar on Capital Planning, as we review project implementation considerations, including the iterative nature of the project design process, construction, and closing. Register: https://ow.ly/nxhO50UokgE

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Accessible emergency exits save lives. Ensure your buildings have clearly marked exits. What are your accessibility standards? If you like our posts probably you should follow and connect Hugi Hernandez, Founder of Egreenews: https://lnkd.in/ghpRPupC #Accessibility #BuildingCodes

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(2/5: Home retrofits in #Budget2024) In the Retrofit Reset brief (see link below), the Affordability Action Council recommended that the federal government launch a new program to offer free and turnkey retrofits for low-income households, while generating savings for renters by allowing private landlords with smaller, affordable buildings to access the program and requiring them to sign agreements to maintain or improve affordability.  #Budget2024 announced more details on the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program, which received $800 million over 5 years, starting in 2025-26. This program will support direct installations of energy retrofits for low- to median-income households, and it will be co-delivered with provincial and territorial partners. The Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program is accompanied by two other retrofit-related spending announcements: $73.5 million to improve energy efficiency tools for building owners and $30 million to continue developing a national approach to home energy labelling. These measures are promising because they will enable renters and homebuyers to consider energy costs in their long-term home affordability picture. The funding allocated to these measures is significantly less than the amounts previously allocated to Greener Homes programs yet is more targeted to low and median-income households.

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Affordable housing shortage? IREM leads the charge for solutions. President-elect Dawn Carpenter, CPM, talks adaptive reuse, manager training, and advocacy. Learn how IREM's efforts are reshaping the industry. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4dtpVcp #RealEstateManagement #AffordableHousing #IREM

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In support of Net Zero Buildings Week join ILFI's Director of Project Engagement Lisa Carey Moore, to learn more about ILFI's building certifications. The one-hour session will be broken into three parts: 1. The first will cover critical program requirements, including performance requirements 2. The second will highlight certified project strategies toward net zero 3. The final part will be open to questions from participants The goal is to provide AEC professionals and owners with an understanding of how ILFI building certifications can serve as important tools toward decarbonization, while reducing operating costs, increasing resiliency, and contributing to a more equitable energy sector. Interested participants are invited to learn more about each program by downloading our ZE, ZC, and LBC program manuals at https://lnkd.in/eMMx_JcA, but no prior experience with the programs is necessary. Register and find out how you can participate in the regenerative building movement! https://lnkd.in/gUxJX_NP #NetZeroNow

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Join us for Episode 12 of the "Constructing with Care" podcast where Hector M. Torres, JD, MBA from DC Advisory and Supina Mapon from DPR Construction continue their discussion on optimizing real estate strategies for future value. Learn about the importance of rationalizing portfolios and embracing technology in capital projects. Don't miss this conversation! Listen here: https://bit.ly/4aILLH6

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Join our next #SIG meeting today, which will focus on #Publications. Today's discussion will be facilitated by seasoned association professionals, Dana Compton, CAE, ENV SP and Anjana Narayanan (American Society of Civil Engineers). We hope to see you there! Tune in at 3pm CT | 4pm ET at https://ow.ly/p8So50U4KIz #SIGMeeting #PublicationsDiscussion #AssociationProfessionals #CivilEngineering #ProfessionalDevelopment #ASCE #IndustryInsights

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From sustainability to accessibility, our industry knows change is needed to address the myriad of pressing social and environmental issues present in our built environment. However, amidst these conversations about transformation, there’s often a glaring oversight: the way we practice and how we take care of the people who design, construct, and support the creation of our built environment. The competitive, fast-paced nature of the AEC industry often leaves little time for much else, including space for negotiation or implementation of anything other than the norm. Even with the best intentions, implementing changes can feel daunting and risky, especially for small offices with limited resources. Is there a way forward to change the way we practice? And are there any precedents for modes of practice that prove value alignment and business success can work side by side? Join us at noon on Tuesday, May 28 for a virtual lecture with Brandon Riddell of People Design Co-op and Marc Soberano of Building Up, two Toronto-based organizations committed to values-led and values-aligned practices in the building industry. During the talk they will share their unique non-profit models and how it has contributed to their goals of transforming the building industry through practice. As always, this lecture is open to everyone and FREE for TSA Members! It is also eligible for 1 Structured Learning Hour with the Ontario Association of Architects. RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/ecKxBE_c The TSA Technical Lecture Series is made possible thanks to the generous support of ROCKWOOL North America. #TorontoSocietyofArchitects #architecture #architects #nonprofit #ValuesAligned RAIC - IRAC

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