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Archive for month: November, 2018

DCSEU’s NEW Low Income Prescriptive Program

November 13, 2018
November 13, 2018

The DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) has been afforded a great opportunity to further expand its work in the Low Income space, via the NEW Low Income Prescriptive Program. This is a prescriptive program that will provide enhanced rebates for qualifying Energy Star or DLC listed Light Bulbs, Fixtures and Sensors installed in a multifamily properties, shelters, or clinics that serves income-qualified District residents.

Ready to apply?
Please submit an application along with supporting documentation for approval to IncomeQualified@dcseu.com

Income  Eligibility:
1) Project site must be located in Washington, DC
2) “Low-Income Housing” is defined as the District’s stock of affordable, low-income housing. It is defined as either:

a.  Households that have annual incomes equal to or below 80% of the Area Median Income (“AMI”) or 60% of the State Median Income (“SMI”)
b.  A multifamily building where at least 66% of the households meet the definition of “low-income households” listed above
c.  Buildings owned by non-profit organizations or government that meet the definition of “low-income households” listed above in (a) , or
d.  Buildings where there are contracts or other legal instruments in place that assure that at least 66% of the housing units in the building will be occupied by low-income households.

If you are interested in submitting a project or projects for consideration or if you would like to know more. Feel free reach out to the DCSEU team by emailing  IncomeQualified@dcseu.com.

Please also forward this email to others in your network who may be interested in taking advantage of this opportunity.

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HAND Members Among Recipients of 2018 AAREP Gala Awards

November 13, 2018
November 13, 2018

The Washington, DC Chapter of African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP) recently announced its 2018 Gala Awardees. HAND congratulates all of the award recipients, which include several HAND members (The Menkiti Group, DC Housing Finance Agency and Miles & Stockbridge)! The following is a complete list of the honors:

Community Impact Award: The Menkiti Group

Deal of the Year: Elvans Townhome Development

Emerging Leader: Christopher Miller, DC Housing Finance Agency

Member of the Year: Adina Gittens-Smith, CBRE

President’s Award: Anitra Androh, Miles & Stockbridge

The recipients will be honored at AAREP’s Annual Awards Gala to be held Thursday, November 15 in Washington, DC.

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HAND Members Celebrate the Grand Opening of The Fallstead at Lewinsville

November 10, 2018
November 10, 2018

Photos courtesy of Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners and Wesley Housing

Last month several HAND members celebrated the grand opening of The Fallstead at Lewinsville Center, a senior housing community in McLean, VA. The Fallstead offers 72 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom modern, independent-living rental units for persons 62 years of age and older whose household income is at or below 50% of the area median income (AMI), according to a press release.

Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners served as the Architect, Hamel Builders as the General Contractor, and Wesley Housing as the Developer.

Community amenities include an on-site fitness center, business center, library, a landscaped courtyard, and community garden. 10% of the units are fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments and 2% are fully accessible for individuals with vision and hearing impairments. The community is built to Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) Universal Design and EarthCraft Multifamily Platinum Design standards.

Check out a full profile on the Fallstead here. HAND congratulates all the partners involved!

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