When Ability Housing opened its doors in 1992 as a group home for adults with cognitive disabilities, no one could have imagined the growth the organization would experience.
Enterprise, California Department of Housing and Community Development, and Wells Fargo are bringing together 200 local and state stakeholders for “A Common Cause: Unlocking Homekey.”
A Common Cause: Unlocking Homekey brought nearly 200 people from across California to discuss best practices and challenges in converting underutilized buildings into housing.
Enterprise has successfully closed on the acquisition and financing of Edgewood 611 Apartments and three adjacent buildings on the Edgewood Commons campus in Northeast Washington, D.C.
The U.S. is grappling with a severe shortage of affordable housing and the state of Colorado is no exception. While we must continue constructing new homes, it’s clear we will not be able to build our way out of this housing crisis. In July, Enterprise Community Partners hosted an in-person convening drawing affordable housing partners from across Colorado as part of Enterprise’s Preservation Next program.
No one plans for a global pandemic when applying for a grant. The National Housing Trust (NHT) was excited to receive the JPMorgan Chase award in 2019, along with our partners Enterprise and Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC). At the time, we knew it could be game-changing capital for both NHT and the community. The funding would allow us to be proactive in our approach, rather than reactive to what can often be a crisis of affordable housing along transit lines.
The California State Legislature is back from recess and within the next several weeks, important decisions to address the housing and homelessness crisis will be made.
The Purple Line is a nearly $10 billion, 16.2-mile light rail project that is set to connect Maryland suburbs in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. The rail line will enhance neighborhood connectivity, and groups like the Purple Line Corridor Coalition (PLCC) see this project as a way to uplift historically marginalized communities through support and investment. At the same time, it poses a threat to the very communities it aims to serve, even before its construction reaches completion.