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Bay Area Transportation Commission Creates Affordable Housing Fund

Oakland, Calif.–The Oakland-based Metropolitan Transportation Commission has established a new $50 million revolving loan fund for affordable housing developers.

Improved Assets Mean Improved Community: Harlem Multifamily Owner

New York–In light of planning grants through the new Choice Neighborhoods Initiative, private multifamily owners are eager to point out how their own investments in multifamily properties can improve neighborhoods and quality of life.

CALGreen: California’s Latest Green Building Code

California’s newest green building code will push the industry toward a more holistic development approach, but at what additional cost?

Making Net Zero Energy a Reality

Operating a net-zero multifamily property is a goal that is within reach with budding technologies and realistic financing plans.

Domain Kicks Off New Orleans Multifamily Redevelopment

New Orleans–The Domain Cos. has started construction on Gold Seal Lofts, a $7 million conversion of the former Gold Seal Creamery plant into green mixed-income housing.

Hotels and Residences Portion of $2.5B L.A. Live Complex Earns LEED Silver Certification

Los Angeles–The Hotels and Residences at L.A. Live, the 4 million square-foot luxury complex in Los Angeles, has achieved LEED Silver certification.

Hotels and Residences Portion of $2.5B L.A. Live Complex Earns LEED Silver Certification

Los Angeles–The Hotels and Residences at L.A. Live, the 4 million square-foot luxury complex in Los Angeles, has achieved LEED Silver certification.

Successful Development Builds from the Consumer Up

For developers, knowing their markets includes not only knowing their residents, but knowing their capabilities.

Structured Financing Does Not Come Cheap

While certainly not pervasive, the structured financing market is showing signs of returning to life after two moribund years.

Prime Leasing Season Is around the Corner

With the peak of the leasing season fast approaching, first impressions are more crucial than perhaps at any other point in the year.