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The Moderne Breaks Ground in Milwaukee
Milwaukee–Barrett Visionary Development broke ground this week on the Moderne, a mixed-use, 30-story tower in downtown Milwaukee.
Work Begins on Mixed Residential Project in Coveted N.H. Location
Manchester, N.H.–Construction of Legacy Park Manchester, a residential project encompassing multifamily and single-family housing in Manchester, N.H., has gotten underway.
Enterprise Community Investment Wins More New Markets Tax Credits
Columbia, Md.–The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund has awarded Enterprise Community Investment Inc. an additional $62 million in New Markets Tax Credits.
Ground Breaks on Low-Income and Veterans Affordable Housing in N.J.
Newark, N.J.–Work has gotten underway on the Newark Clinton Avenue Homes, a project that will bring 56 affordable housing apartments for low-income and veteran families in Newark, N.J.’s South Ward.
Caroma’s Latest in Water-Saving Bathroom Fixtures
Caroma’s innovative line of high efficiency bathroom fixtures is making waves in the green build circle. One of the most interesting products is the ‘Profile Smart’ fixture that combines a dual-flush toilet with a hand-wash basin and faucet.
Pension Fund Manager to Help Create 635 Union Jobs Via $50M Investment
Minneapolis–The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust continues to aid the creation of construction jobs and support affordable housing with a recent $50 million investment in a Minneapolis multifamily rehabilitation project.
Education Realty Trust and Edwards Cos. to Build Student Housing
Tuscaloosa, Ala.–Education Realty Trust Inc. and the Edwards Cos. have inked a deal to develop and manage new student housing at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
CPC Launches ‘Energy Benchmark Plus’
New York–The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) recently launched its CPC Energy Benchmark Plus, a program to collect energy data from multifamily property owners and to help owners reduce operating costs.
Housing Affordability Still a Problem, Despite Price Drops
Housing has gotten increasingly difficult to afford in recent years, according to a report by the Center for Housing Policy, and cutting federal support would only exacerbate the problem.
New Online Tool for LEED Credential Holders
Washington, D.C.–The Green Building Certification Institute has launched the CMP Wizard, an interactive online tool to help LEED Professionals understand their Credential Maintenance Program requirements and explore continuing education options.