Congressman Brady joins HUD Secretary at celebration of opening a new green public housing development in Philadelphia
December 2, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Philadelphia, PA - November 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — “The Philadelphia Housing Authority has shaped a model for green construction while also creating green jobs and breathing new life and opportunities for distressed communities,” said Congressman Brady (D., PA)
HUD announces $2.9 million for affordable housing and community development in Upper Darby and Abington, PA
October 8, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PHILADELPHA, PA - October 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced Upper Darby and Abington will receive more than $2.9 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing.
Specter and Casey announce HUD to Award Philadelphia Housing Authority $13.9 million to “Green” Public Housing Apartments
September 23, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - September 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey today announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the Philadelphia Housing Authority $13,915,000 to complete a “green” public housing transformation to the Paschall Apartments.
Donovan awards $95 million to jump-start affordable housing construction in Pennsylvania
July 31, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PHILADELPHIA, PA - July 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded $95 million to jump start affordable housing programs in Pennsylvania that are currently stalled due to the current economic recession. Funded through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), HUD’s new Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) will allow Pennsylvania to resume funding of affordable rental housing projects across the state while stimulating employment in the construction trades.
HUD to host neighborhood networks workshop in Philadelphia, July 15 – 17
July 8, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - July 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will hold a Neighborhood Networks Regional Technical Assistance Workshop in Philadelphia on July 15 – 17. The event themed Neighborhood Networks: A Community Asset will feature Carol Galante, the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs at HUD who will speak during the opening ceremony.
Congressman Sestak Supports Key Legislation for Low-Income Veterans
June 17, 2009 Posted by Congressman Sestak
Washington, D.C. - June 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - According to the Veterans Administration, about one-third of the adult homeless population are veterans, with current population estimates suggesting that about 154,000 veterans are homeless on any given night. Many other veterans are considered near homeless or at risk because of their poverty, lack of support […]
PA Delegation Urges HUD to Include PA Public Housing Authorities in Competition for $1 billion in Stimulus Funds
May 21, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, 16 members from the Pennsylvania delegation sent a letter to Shaun Donovan, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) urging him to reconsider selection criteria for the $1 billion in Public Housing Capital Funds included in the Economic Stimulus, also known […]
Secretary Donovan visits public housing in Pennsylvania, announces nearly $1 billion in Recovery Act funds to improve public housing
May 18, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Donovan today announced that HUD is offering nearly $1 billion to make substantial improvements to thousands of public housing units nationwide. The Public Housing Capital Funds being offered are provided through The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) and are designed to help public housing authorities improve the quality of their housing stock, promote energy efficiency and create jobs.
