Catholic Charities starts work on new Queens development

The non-profit Catholic Charities has begun work on turning a former Astoria parking lot into an affordable housing development. The new $62 million Bishop Valero Residence will provide 102 units […]
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Why This Multifamily Building Pursued Passive House Certification

A new housing project in New York City is not only affordable to rent—it also saves residents money on energy bills. Passive House-certified affordable housing development Park Avenue Green is […]
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Why Sustainability Is Pivotal to Affordable Housing

Bright Power’s Avery Gray discusses how sustainable design grants access to more affordable, comfortable and healthier housing options. The coronavirus outbreak has put the U.S. housing crisis in the spotlight […]
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MLK Plaza is a WAN Awards 2020 Finalist

MAGNUSSON ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING PC FOR RADSON DEVELOPMENT Charged with producing a statement building and bringing market-rate style to affordable housing, the design for this 175,025 sf building focuses on […]
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MLK Plaza honored with AIA’s 2020 Housing Award

Award recognizes single family, production, multifamily and specialized housing projects. WASHINGTON – Sept. 9, 2020 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing seven exceptional residential designs with its 2020 […]
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Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development Corporation Begins Construction for New Affordable Senior Housing

          New $62 Million Catholic Charities Bishop Valero Residence to Provide 102 Units with Supportive Services in Astoria Queens, NY (August, 25, 2020) – Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development Corporation (Catholic Charities), the affordable housing affiliate of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and […]
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Three Bright Power Projects are Finalists in AHF’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards

Affordable Housing Finance’s (AHF) annual Readers’ Choice Awards’ Finalists have been announced. Each of the finalists is a leader in providing much-needed affordable housing across the country and were selected […]
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Mercy Housing Recognized by U.S. DOE and HUD for Achieving Better Buildings Challenge Goal of 24% Energy Savings

Mercy Housing becomes first national multifamily housing organization to achieve portfolio-wide savings’ goal DENVER – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development […]
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North America’s largest Passive House affordable housing complex

Bronx – Park Avenue Green is a 15-story Passive House certified housing complex designed by New York City-based Curtis + Ginsberg Architects. The 154-unit complex is considered the largest Passive House certified building […]
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