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No Sewers? No Problem for Massachusetts Multifamily Property

Westford, Mass.–For Yule Development Co., the most difficult renovation problem in the redevelopment of its Abbot Mill property was the need to build a water treatment plant.

Dominium Plans $80M Rescue of “Endangered” Minneapolis Property

Minneapolis–Dominium plans an $80 million transformation of its adaptive-reuse project in Minneapolis into a 240-unit affordable housing complex.

WEB FEATURE: Privatization of Military Housing: a PPP Success Story

The Military Housing Privatization Initiative, which transfers ownership and operation of military housing to private hands, illustrates the potential of public-private partnerships.

New Chicago Loop Apartment Building Becomes Temp Corporate Housing

Chicago–Oakwood Worldwide, a temporary housing specialist, has obtained a master lease for a new 42-story downtown Chicago apartment building.

Ceres Series Highlights California City’s Workforce Housing

Fontana, Calif.–This spring’s opening of Ceres Way marked the sixth affordable housing project developed by Jamboree Housing Corporation for the city of Fontana, Calif.

Appraisal Foundation and Department of Energy to Collaborate on Green Valuation

Washington, D.C.–The Appraisal Foundation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy to collaborate on issues of energy efficiency and the valuation of green buildings.

Digitexx System Lets Owners Know if a Building Is Safe Post-Quake

Digitexx Data Systems unveils a new service that assesses damage and lets property owners know if a building is safe for re-occupation following an earthquake.

Southwest D.C. to Get First New Luxury Apartment Building in Four Years

Washington, D.C.–Camden Property Trust recently broke ground on the 276-unit Camden South Capitol, the first new luxury development in the area for four years.

RealPage OneSite Budgeting Streamlines Process for HUD Properties

Carrollton, Texas–RealPage, Inc. has introduced OneSite Budgeting for HUD properties, the latest tool for affordable housing, which streamlines yearly budgeting and form submission for HUD housing assets.

EaDo’s Credo: Dense, Vibrant Pedestrian-Friendliness

Capitol Oaks recently completed a 120-residence development in Houston’s East Downtown neighborhood, which has morphed into a walkable urban community.