Pizza, anyone? On October 12, 2017, HAND treated its member Alexandria Housing Development Corporation (AHDC) to lunch at Pizza Paradiso in Alexandria, VA. AHDC was the winner of our promotion that gave the first 25 members to renew their membership a chance to win a lunch with HAND staff. The gathering was an excellent opportunity for HAND to catch up with the AHDC staff and learn about its latest projects.
Led by Executive Director Jonathan Frederick, AHDC was incorporated in 2004. Its mission is to “develop and preserve quality housing that is affordable and support our residents to thrive as members of the Alexandria community.”
In addition to welcoming new staff this year, the organization continues to advocate for affordable housing in the city of Alexandria (including a recent letter to the editor in Alexandria Times). Their team has also been hard at work on new development. Of note, The Bloom is a partnership between AHDC and the Carpenter’s Shelter (CS) designed to provide CS with a new shelter facility topped by 97 units of AHDC-managed affordable housing. Slated to open in 2019, the building will also feature a community room, three outdoor terraces, a 1,600 square foot production garden and a playground. 10 units will be reserved as permanent supportive housing units for former CS residents, with wrap-around services provided.
HAND staff looks forward to continuing to engage with AHDC and all of our members over the coming weeks and months!
It is our pleasure to congratulate Victory Housing and several other HAND members, who recently received the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Commitment to Excellence award in the Financial Innovation category at the Maryland Housing Conference! The groups were recognized for the first use of the Freddie Tax-Exempt Loan (TEL) in Maryland.
Montgomery County, Maryland boasts the highest income in the state, as well as the highest median housing prices. However, seniors in this area are often unable to afford quality housing on a fixed income. Enter Victory Housing and Capital One (and a host of other HAND members and partners).
Two years ago, the two organizations started to work together on Victory Crossing, a mixed-income rental community in Silver Spring. Capital One’s Community Finance team provided an $11.3 million tax exempt construction loan as well as a $5.8 million investment in low income housing tax credit equity via its partner Hudson Housing Capital. Capital One Multifamily Finance served as the Freddie Mac/Seller Servicer providing an $8 million tax exempt permanent loan takeout. Other financing support came from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Administration (DHCD), Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA), and the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC). Other important players in the development include: Hamel Builders (General Contractor); Habitat America (Management); Krooth & Altman and Eichner, Norris and Neumann (Legal – Lender).
Victory Crossing will provide 105 units of housing for senior households, 95 of which are for households with incomes at or below 40%, 50%, and 60% of area median income. In addition, HOC will provide a Housing Assistance Payment Contract for 39 units, under which each household will pay only 30% of their income towards rent.
Victory Crossing will be comprised of one- and two-bedroom units for households with at least one resident 62 years of age or older. The building will offer several amenities for the residents, including a community room, theater room, library, sun room, computer room, game room, art and crafts room and a wellness room. It is is slated for completion in 2018.
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2017
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location:
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
640 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
Co-sponsors:
Washington Gas
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
Event Details:
Too often building improvements that advance energy and environmental performance can seem like a costly luxury or a drain on capital budgets when building owners, developers or property managers have to make tough choices on deploying limited financial resources for affordable housing preservation.
However, with well-structured projects and smart financing, the long-term savings realized on utility bills from thoughtful energy building measures can improve project cash flows and allow these operating savings to pay for capital investment that improve housing affordability, quality, health and safety, and maximized returns.
This informational briefing engages property owners, potential energy project developers, and clean energy financing partners to showcase how smart energy projects are improving financial performance in affordable housing, including deep dives into offsetting project construction costs as well as reducing operating budgets.
Session 1: Addressing Shortfalls in Capital Budgets and Deepening Affordability with Smart Energy Finance
Session 2: Asset Management: Maintaining Savings and Affordability through Smart Energy Strategies
Registration: You can register for the event here.
On Saturday, September 23, the New Communities Initiative (NCI) and Georgia Avenue Thrive hosted a day of food, fun and games at the Park & Morton Block Party! Several GenerationHAND members were on hand to volunteer, and had a great time engaging with members of the community.
Thank you to our volunteers, and to NCI for having us!
Ballard Spahr is thrilled to announce its 12th Annual National Housing Symposium – Housing Health & Wellness Checkup!
Join nationally recognized affordable housing leaders and innovators for a dynamic discussion about the current health of the housing industry.
Stay tuned for a full agenda and registration information!
Who Should Attend?
The Symposium offers a dynamic look at affordable housing and will be valuable for developers, investors, syndicators, lenders, and governmental agencies that are developing, financing, and operating affordable housing.
Program and Registration
This is a complimentary conference. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. There will also be a reception following the Symposium. Attendees are responsible for travel and hotel accommodations.
Date and Time
Friday, November 3, 2017
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast, and Networking
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Program
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking Reception
Location
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C.
For more information, contact Jennifer D. Boehm at boehmj@ballardspahr.com, or Lisa M. Cheresnowsky atcheresnowskyl@ballardspahr.com.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Amanda Paola.
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Payments: Orders placed on the event registration page are not confirmed until payment is received. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address listed in your registration. If you paid by credit card, a receipt will be sent to the email address listed in your registration. If you mail a check, all payments must be received within seven days of completing your registration form. Checks should be remitted to: HAND, PO Box 48386, Washington, DC 20002
Guest List & Dietary Preference: If your registration includes a luncheon table or multiple guests, please submit guest names and menu choices by May 1, 2020. Submit guest names here.
Housing Expo: Plan to exhibit? Download the Housing Expo FAQs here.
Omni Shoreham Hotel Room Block: For attendees looking to secure overnight accommodations on May 25th, HAND has secured a rate starting at $189 for conference attendees. There are a limited amount of rooms available, so visit this link today to reserve your room. May 10th is the last day to secure a room at the discounted rate.
Ad Submission: The artwork for advertisements should be submitted to annualmeeting@handhousing.org. You can download the ad spec sheet here. Deadline for ad submission is April 13, 2020.
Cancellations & Changes: If you wish to cancel or change your registration for the Annual Meeting & Housing Expo, please send a request in writing to annualmeeting@handhousing.org. All cancellation requests made prior to April 27th will receive a 50% refund. For cancellation requests made after April 27th, no refund will be provided.
Door Prizes: Are you interested in donating a door prize to this year’s Annual Meeting? Email annualmeeting@handhousing.org to coordinate with our team.
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