News from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership en-us Copyright 2008, Massachusetts Housing Partnership http://www.mhp.net/community_initiatives/news.php BOSTON, March 24, 2008 --- For the second year in a row, top development and design experts from around the state will be the featured speakers at the second annual Massachusetts Housing Institute for local officials. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.mhp.net/community_initiatives/news.php?page_function=detail&mhp_news_id=205 205 BOSTON, March 17, 2008 --- MHP kicked off a series of briefings with housing authorities last week, providing details about the state's new housing authority grant program. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.mhp.net/community_initiatives/news.php?page_function=detail&mhp_news_id=209 209 BOSTON, March 10, 2008 ---- As part of its ongoing commitment to the production of affordable housing, MHP is using $3 million in funding from Bank of America to award grants to CDCs and non-profit housing agencies. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.mhp.net/community_initiatives/news.php?page_function=detail&mhp_news_id=208 208 BOSTON, March 3, 2008 --- MHP and the Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) have published a new guidebook on how cities and towns can use Community Preservation Act funds to support local affordable housing efforts. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.mhp.net/community_initiatives/news.php?page_function=detail&mhp_news_id=204 204 BOSTON, Jan. 15, 2008 --- Planning grants are available to help housing authorities determine whether their projects could benefit from mixed financing, including tax-exempt debt and tax credits. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.mhp.net/community_initiatives/news.php?page_function=detail&mhp_news_id=198 198 BOSTON, December 17, 2007 --- MHP recently wrapped up its fall workshop series on the Community Preservation Act with a second workshop in Westford. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.mhp.net/community_initiatives/news.php?page_function=detail&mhp_news_id=192 192 BOSTON, Nov. 30, 2007 --- MHP announced today that it is seeking statements of qualifications from housing development consultants for its new Planning Grant Program for local housing authorities. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.mhp.net/community_initiatives/news.php?page_function=detail&mhp_news_id=194 194 FOXBOROUGH, Sept. 20 --- It's not often that a suburban town and its housing authority tackle the challenge of developing affordable housing but that's exactly what state and local leaders celebrated on September 19 when the Foxborough Housing Authority (FHA) officially opened 18 new affordable rental apartments built on the grounds of the former Foxborough State Hospital. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.mhp.net/community_initiatives/news.php?page_function=detail&mhp_news_id=182 182 BOSTON, Aug. 21 --- Continuing its efforts to show how communities are using CPA, MHP has posted a profile on how Westford has used this fund for housing. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.mhp.net/community_initiatives/news.php?page_function=detail&mhp_news_id=172 172 WORCESTER, June 12 --- Tina Brooks, the Patrick Administration's undersecretary for housing and community development, recognized UMass Memorial Health Care today for its support of an employer-assisted homeownership initiative that is continuing to help families in the city's Bell Hill and East Side neighborhoods. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.mhp.net/community_initiatives/news.php?page_function=detail&mhp_news_id=170 170