Tag: Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Despite bipartisan housing law, affordability will remain a problem
The sweeping housing measure that became law on July 11 is being widely celebrated as a crucial step in addressing the nation’s housing crisis....
Despite older politicians, many older Americans are losing ground
American political leadership skews decidedly older than the population as a whole. President Donald Trump turned 80 years old on June 14. The median...
Providence to acquire Federal Hill parcel in new approach to affordable...
PROVIDENCE – The city plans to redevelop a vacant Federal Hill parcel into affordable housing as part of a new approach to the future...
Developers of 3 Providence housing complexes awarded project-based vouchers
PROVIDENCE – The board of commissioners of the Providence Housing Authority recently approved Project Based Vouchers to subsidize 50 units of affordable housing that...
Five Questions With: Jennifer Hawkins
Jennifer Hawkins is the executive director of ONE Neighborhood Builders, a nonprofit that is working on community-development initiatives in several neighborhoods in Providence. She...
U.S. new-home sales fall to five-month low, missing estimates
WASHINGTON – Sales of new United States homes fell to a five-month low in May, adding to signs of weakness in the sector despite...
U.S. housing starts stabilize as building permits edge up
WASHINGTON – United States new-home construction fell in May after an April reading that was stronger than initially reported, signaling stabilization in the market...
U.S. new-home sales drop from 11-year high as prices increase
NEW YORK – Sales of new homes in the United States cooled in April from an 11-year high amid a surge in prices, adding...
Reed announces $124K to support homeless veterans in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Housing Authority and North Providence Housing Authority will receive a total of $123,704 in federal funds to help homeless veterans...
Reed: Pawtucket and Providence receive $2M to address lead paint
PROVIDENCE – Pawtucket and Providence will receive nearly $2 million in federal grants to identify and address lead-based paint hazards, Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I.,...
