Higgins Partnerships’ Post

We’re thrilled to have partnered with Lakeland Capital on the Reserve at River Walk, a 220-unit multifamily community in Columbia, South Carolina. As part of this collaboration, 75% of these units will be affordable rents—a vital step in addressing housing accessibility in the region. Read the full article on our website at https://lnkd.in/gyBmFCtM #FFAH #WeAreFFAH #AffordableHousing #LakelandCapital #SouthCarolina #Housing #Community

Peterborough city council approves expansion of Wolfe St. modular housing community. By Bruce Head. Addition of up to 16 more cabins would be contingent on city receiving $1.3 million in capital funding from two new provincial programs. https://lnkd.in/guBWsJTH

With housing costs steadily increasing and wages failing to keep pace, the need for affordable housing options has never been more urgent. To learn how to plan for affordable housing in Tucson, visit: https://lnkd.in/g5Uj2kNh #HabitatForHumanityTucson #BuildingHope #Community #housing #TucsonHousing

More council housing powers! 🏡🏠 Is this the silver bullet? Comment below 👇👇 Local councils are to be given more power to build much-needed affordable housing, thanks to the ability to purchase cheaper land. Cheaper costs for the purchase of housing will ensure that councils are able to easier transform communities, and begin to tackle the worsening homelessness crisis around the country. The importance of this move was explained by Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation, who said: “Enabling local councils to buy cheaper land through Compulsory Purchase Orders without paying ‘hope value’ will allow them to build more of the desperately needed affordable homes the country needs, in the right places for the people who need it most.” https://lnkd.in/dFsMxdp7 Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Jacob Young MP National Housing Federation Kate Henderson #Housing #AffordableHousing #CouncilHousing #LocalGovernment #Homes #Homelessness

A thriving community housing sector is key to tackling our housing crisis. This article challenges misconceptions about the sector and highlights its huge potential. https://ow.ly/cbZy50RHkHB

City of Peterborough staff to seek council approval on January 6 to expand Wolfe St. modular housing community. By Bruce Head. Proposal to add up to 16 more cabins would be contingent on city receiving $1.3 million from two newly announced provincial funding programs. https://lnkd.in/g2ndAfzb

Exciting news for Connecticut! The CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING and CHFA have secured financing for NINE new #developments in #Connecticut. A total of 658 housing units will be created, including 381 affordable units for low- and moderate-income renters. This includes 10 units which will be designated as permanent supportive housing. These projects will be created in eight towns and cities: Ansonia, East Hartford, Fairfield, New Britain, Rocky Hill, Stamford, Stratford, and West Hartford. Read more here: 🔗info.chfa.org/PressRelease #AffordableHousing #Connecticut #CommunityDevelopment #HousingForAll #Community #CT #AffordableLiving

It's encouraging to stay informed about local news and see how Local Authorities are addressing housing supply challenges. While many are taking similar steps, this particular initiative really stood out to us.   Council Takes Major Steps to Boost Affordable Housing Supply The council has recently acquired two key sites to address housing demand: Hyde Park Hayes 3 (HPH3 Hayes) and the former St Andrews RAF site in Uxbridge. HPH3 Hayes: This site will immediately add 113 properties to the council's housing stock, benefiting residents at risk of homelessness and those on the housing waiting list. With support from GLA funding, this acquisition will help reduce reliance on high-cost temporary accommodation. RAF Uxbridge Site: This historic location, currently housing 89 derelict homes, offers significant redevelopment potential. The council plans to transform this site into a vibrant community with affordable homes, enhancing access to Uxbridge town centre. These developments are part of the council's broader strategy to purchase 300 homes by 2024/25 and deliver 500 additional homes over three years, underscoring its commitment to creating safe, affordable housing for residents. #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #UrbanRenewal #HousingSolutions #SustainableGrowth Sharon Whitney IPSA - Association of Independent Personal Search Agents IPSA Searches https://lnkd.in/e23GtCmh

Affordable Housing – housing set aside for essential workers – is crucial. Although housing is principally the responsibility of the State Government, the City is committed to tackling housing affordability any way it can, through developer levies, our planning controls, discounted property sales, and an Affordable and Diverse Housing Fund. We are delivering one-third of the entire housing target set by the NSW Government for the nine councils across eastern Sydney. I welcome the news that City West has acquired a fourth site in inner-Sydney for affordable homes in perpetuity. It's critical that Community Housing Providers like City West continue to grow, which increases their capacity to build more affordable homes to help reduce housing stress and make Sydney a more equitable and economically successful global city. Everyone has the right to an affordable, safe home, and this is a good step in the right direction.

A welcome change for our church and charity-based clients.... Changes have been made to the Planning framework for social and affordable housing on community land. The Minister has today announced changes to the planning framework with the aim of unlocking 10,000 social and community homes on church and charity-owned land by 2044. Changes to the Planning Regulation have been made to: ·  amend the Community Facilities Zone Purpose to include affordable housing component ·  permit Caretakers Residence to be used as a Dwelling house in Community facilities zone. The Minister also announced a streamlined MID pathway for certain social and affordable housing projects.