On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, the Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. and developer PIRHL held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for 520 N. Market St. in Frederick, Md. The apartments at 520 N. Market St. combined rehabilitation of a building and new construction to build 59 housing units, the majority of which are for households making between $20,000 and $60,000. As part of the ribbon cutting ceremony, the rooftop patio was dedicated to the memory of Michael Kunzle, a Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development staff member who passed away in 2017, and was instrumental in the project.
The plaque to be placed on the patio reads:
This rooftop patio is dedicated to the memory of Michael Kunzle. We celebrate his commitment to creating and preserving affordable housing. In his work with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Michael was committed to the highest standards of design and construction for safe, energy-efficient, and affordable communities like this one. He believed in the power of affordable housing to revitalize neighborhoods. Michael’s passion and leadership inspired coworkers and development partners alike. His legacy as an inspiring colleague, a caring mentor, and a warm friend will never be forgotten.
To watch the ribbon cutting ceremony, visit Frederick County Government TV here.
On Saturday, May 18th, University of Maryland’s Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development hosted its 2019 Spring Colvin Capstone Competition. It kicked off with 10 students presenting their final capstone projects. Judges included Van Anderson, Revere Bank, Rockville, MD; Kathryn Burgess, J Street Companies, Washington, DC; Terry Fortune, The Peebles Corporation, Washington, DC and poster judge, Catherine Ryckman, MRED ’18, The Michaels Organization, Washington, DC.
Carrie Thomas took home first place for her project, The Village, Historic Downtown Frederick, MD and Nyasha Mandima was awarded second place for Apartments at Carroll Creek, Historic Downtown Frederick, MD. Daniel Green took third place with his project, Homes at Baker Place, Frederick, MD and honorable mention went to Nicholas Shank for Carroll Creek Square, Historic Downtown Frederick, MD. Congratulations to all award winners!
Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners is the recipient of two first place awards for Excellent Design in Affordable Housing presented by the Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County. The SOME Conway Center won for best New Construction project and Shalom Square Senior won for best Renovation project. Both projects were completed in 2018 and exemplify Wiencek’s philosophy that high quality design in affordable housing is critical; removing stereotypes and instilling a sense of pride in the community. Congratulations to the entire team!
Join Mayor Muriel Bowser, District Government officials, stakeholders, and the community to show your support for affordable and workforce housing investments and preview the site of future workforce housing in the Marshall Heights neighborhood of Ward 7 in DC.
At the start of her second term, Mayor Bowser set a bold goal to deliver an additional 36,000 units of housing—including at least 12,000 units of affordable housing—by 2025. In addition, the Mayor has called on the entire region to work together to produce 240,000 additional housing units. In March, she introduced her Fiscal Year 2020 budget, which includes new housing investments under the DC Department of Housing and Community Development: a 30-percent increase in the Housing Production Trust Fund, bringing her annual investment to $130 million; an increase in the Housing Preservation Fund from $10 million to $15 million, which will yield an additional $45 million in private investment; and a new $20 million Workforce Housing Fund that will leverage private sector investment by 9 to 1, bringing the fund up to $200 million.
This event will take place on the site of Phase 3 of Cynthia Townhomes, which is part of the Housing Investment Platform of the DC Housing Finance Agency. All three phases total 15 townhomes, with five homes in each phase. Phase One is sold out, and three homes are reserved via pre-sale in Phases Two and Three. The homes are for households making no more than $140,600 (120% of the median family income in 2018).
Download the event flyer here.
You can register online here.
On Sunday, May 5th, A Wider Circle invites you to walk, run, bike, or ride to its Center for Community Service in Silver Spring, arriving anytime from 12:00pm – 4:00pm to engage in an afternoon of community-building activities.
The center is located at 9159 Brookville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 and, upon arrival, you will have the option to choose from a variety of family-friendly volunteer service projects! Click here to register.
Can’t make it on May 5? No problem! A Wider Circle invites schools, congregations and businesses to host community walks on their property from May 5th – May 11th.Email volunteer@awidercircle.org if you would like to have a speaker from A Wider Circle at your community walk.
Walk sponsorships are available and include numerous opportunities with full branding and exposure as a community partner. Click here for details on sponsor levels and benefits.
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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.
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