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The City of New Bedford has been awarded a $1.7M RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the City's Blue Lane Working Waterfront Connector Project (BLWWC). The BLWWC project will reconstruct three continuous major roadways in the Port of New Bedford. Mayor Mitchell: "This planning grant will enable us to tie together various neighborhood improvement and economic development efforts. I want to thank the Biden Administration and the Congressional delegation for making these resources available.” Director of City Planning Jennifer (Gonet) Carloni: “The BLWWC Projects aligns with the Planning Department’s ongoing waterfront planning, recognizing the significance of the City’s strategic port location to advance economic development. The proposed infrastructure planning supports a future vision of a waterfront that continues to represent New Bedford's rich history, supports industries of today and tomorrow, and broadens public access.”  #newbedford #portofnewbedford #infrastructure #planning #communitydevelopment #economicdevelopment

The second annual Central Texas Affordability Summit was recently held by Amplify Credit Union on May 23. The event brought together Amplify members, Mayor Kirk Watson, and a panel consisting of Heather Donahue from MOD Architecture and Design, Jeremy Striffler from Austin ISD, and Hannah Rangel from the Downtown Austin Alliance. The summit aimed to address the issue of housing affordability in the area and explore innovative solutions, such as revising development codes and promoting local workforce growth. #austin #affordability #ATX #economicdevelopment https://lnkd.in/g-PvrPz4

Housing At Risk Task Force (HART): After successfully onboarding the first projects with HART, it's evident that they will play a proactive role in facilitating communication with city agencies. Under the program, eligible properties will receive assistance from HART with permitting, inspections and delivery of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCOs) needed to meet the 421a Completion Deadline on 6/15/2026. Their eagerness to assist is a positive sign for the success of the NYC Office of the Mayor Get Stuff Built initiative.   Program Eligibility: Projects must be vested in the Affordable New York #421a (16) program by having commenced construction prior to 6/15/2022. Projects must produce a minimum of 100 housing units. Moving Forward:   Metropolitan Realty Exemptions remains dedicated to ensure the success of your project, and engage with HART to optimize project timelines and streamline communication. We look forward address any challenges and seize all available opportunities for your projects. #421a #housing #taxexemption

Panel discussion on assessing housing needs following the December 2023 NPPF revisions. Dive deep into policy changes and opportunities for developers, learn from experts like Lord Charles Banner KC - Keating Chambers, David Morris - Catesby Estates, Paul Brocklehurst - Land, Planning and Development Federation, Steve Quartermain CBE, Catriona Riddell - CATRIONA RIDDELL & ASSOCIATES LTD. #HousingNeeds #NPPFRevisions #PlanningSummit

🌟 Exciting Updates from the April 15, 2024 City of Independence, Missouri City Council Meeting! 🌟 At the recent Independence City Council meeting, several crucial actions were taken that directly align with our City Council's Action Plan, setting the stage for significant progress and development in our community. 🏗️ Fire Station Projects: The council approved an agreement with WSKF Architects to provide design services for the New and Replacement Fire Stations Projects. This initiative, funded by the Fire Sales Tax approved by voters in 2021, will address Fire Stations 5, 8, and the new station 11, enhancing emergency response capabilities. 🚧 Pavement Maintenance: A construction contract with Superior Bowen was greenlit for the 2024 Pavement Preventative Maintenance Operations Project. This endeavor will see the overlay of 18 lane miles of roads and the crack sealing/filling of an additional 80 lane miles, ensuring safer and smoother travel throughout our city. 📢 Community Engagement: An agreement with Olsson for community engagement and outreach was approved, crucial for refining the General Obligation bond plan based on citizen input. This underscores our commitment to transparent governance and community involvement. 📜 Charter Amendment: The council called for an August 6th, 2024 election to amend the Charter of the City of Independence, marking the first full City Charter review by residents since the early 1980s. This significant step reflects our dedication to modernizing and improving our governance structure. 👮 Justice Center Project: A contract with Hoefer Welker was endorsed to provide design services for the Justice Center project for the Independence MO Police Department, aiming to upgrade facilities and consolidate operations for improved public safety. 🤝 Owner's Representation: An agreement was approved with Project Advocates to serve as the owner's representative for the City on the Justice Center and Fire Station projects, ensuring efficient project management and oversight. 🎉 New Councilmembers: The city witnessed the swearing-in ceremonies for Councilmembers John Perkins, Brice Stewart, Heather Wiley, and Jennie Vaught, each elected to serve four-year terms, bringing crucial perspectives and ideas to our city leadership. These initiatives mark significant strides towards a safer, more efficient, and better-connected Independence. We're excited about the positive impact these projects will have on our community's future! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to move forward together. #IndependenceProgress #CommunityEngagement #CityDevelopment

I love my job because it creates opportunities like this. I'm proud of the work done by our Provincial organization, CHBA-BC, in government relations. Their work has allowed us to effectively advocate for builders and aspiring home owners throughout the province. The recently announced legislation for missing middle housing was massive. However, it still has its challenges. For instance, homeowners looking to re-develop their property can expect obstacles around financing. Those looking to build this type of housing may need to incorporate, or look to commercial lending in order to build. This comes with higher interest rates, which continues the cycle of affordability challenges. The point being that although this legislation looks promising, it will take more advocacy and more policy work if we wish to see these units hit the mark on affordability. Canadian Home Builders Association Central Okanagan will continue to advocate at all three levels of government, thanks to the work of our dedicated members. PS. How awesome is Cassidy deVeer for all of the work she puts in advocating for our industry at all levels of government!?! #bcgov #bcpoli #housingaffordability #residentialconstruction

Details from a recent study done on the city's Crab Creek Corridor will be released Tuesday. The results will shape a redevelopment plan for strategic investments in the area. Plus, Ohio Chamber of Commerce president, Steve Stivers, says more affordable housing will make Ohio a more desireable place to live and The Waypoint Group has been named to Forbes Magazine’s 2024 list of America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams. Study Will Lead to Roadmap for Crab Creek Corridor https://hubs.la/Q02kJF9l0 Column: Accessible, Attainable Housing Essential for Ohioans https://hubs.la/Q02kJDQ10 Waypoint Group Named to Forbes Wealth Management List https://hubs.la/Q02kJzYJ0

While city leaders cross their arms in defiance while railing against economic incentives they deride as “corporate welfare”, no one is lining up to bring jobs to the city. With the $.01 earnings tax now taking a bigger hit, the city’s ability to generate jobs, activity and tax revenue is plummeting. STL would be wise to pay attention to neighboring cities and change its attitude towards attracting businesses. Beggars can’t be choosers.

Absolutely delighted to share the news that last week, following an #In #Depth #Assessment (IDA) by the Regulator of Social Housing , Riverside regained its #G1 grading for #Governance, the highest grade possible. This follows Riverside assuming, on an interim basis, the G2 grading of One Housing following the merger in 2021. Most #Registered_Providers would agree, I think, that the #socialhousing sector is going through unprecedented #challenges; #political and #economic turbulence is testing #budgets and #business_plans, #insufficient_homes for UK’s #growing_population, the #concept_of_housing in the throes of #revolution, and our #customers being hit by the #worst #cost_of_living_crisis in a generation. This makes for choppy waters whoever you are. However, despite this, and to sum it up in the words of my fabulous CEO Carol Matthews, our G1 judgement shows “we presented a #credible and #convincing picture of Riverside as a #self_aware organisation, with a #clear_sense of #social_purpose… [and with] highly #skilled and #committed colleagues.” So it’s with #renewed #confidence and #energy, that I throw myself back at the challenge of helping Riverside to deliver #safe, #compliant and #effective homes and services, for a sector which increasingly is being seen as the #bedrock_of_society.

P3s are typically thought of as a delivery mechanism for large #infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges, but now they are more frequently being used to deliver a wide range of social infrastructure.   A Miami-Dade County project exemplifies this trend, combining a school with workforce housing. This model addresses various community needs and is replicable, as indicated by similar shared-parking arrangements in other locations.   As the county's largest landowner, Miami-Dade plans additional P3 projects, underscoring the versatility of this model. Similarly, other school districts, including Lee County and Prince George’s County in Maryland, embrace P3s for educational developments, driven by reasons such as tackling maintenance backlogs or addressing workforce housing challenges. Nevertheless, P3s are not a one-size-fits-all solution and require thoughtful consideration. For more insights, #BilzinSumberg's Lucas Pizzutti and Eric Singer share more insights in the Government Procurement and P3 Insights blog: https://bit.ly/46JzHmY